Author's Claim

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Based on the information in the passage, which statement shows the author's perspective about Hurston?

Hurston inspired other writers to tell stories about living in Florida.

Hurston paved the way for higher education for all female students.

Hurston plays an important role in the African American art scene.

Hurton established a festival that welcomes artists from everywhere.

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"An active child, Hurston roamed the woods and streets of her beloved Florida town." (paragraph 2)

"Hurston graduated from high school and studied at Howard University, a historically black college." (paragraph 3)

"Her 1937 novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is a favorite book among students and adults today." (paragraph 5)

"The festival features music, plays, and speeches in celebration of the life of Zora Neale Hurston." (paragraph 6)

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exciting

healthy

ordinary

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by explaining how artists were inspired by Hurston

by showing why Hurston went to Howard University

by describing all the stories and novels Hurston wrote.

by summarizing the sequence of events in Hurston's life.

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examined

found

plunged

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Let the reader know he saw a monkey.

Explain he has never seen a lot of rain.

Tell the reader what his new home is like.

Persuade the reader to move to Costa Rica.

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To tell why his family moved

To explain how different they are

To describe why he likes his new home

To suggest that he wants to return to Las Vegas

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is bored with his new home In Costa Rica

finds his new home in Costa Rica exciting

wants to return to Las Vegas immediately

likes hot, dry weather better than rainy weather

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A fact stated in the text.

Supporting details in the story.

The author's opinion on a topic.

The main point the author argues.