Author's Claim

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

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Which piece of evidence from the passage supports the answer in question 1?

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Read this sentence from the passage.

"Zora Neale Hurston grew up in a special place and time." (paragraph 1)

Which word is an antonym for special?

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Select two reasons the author included paragraph 2 in the passage.

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How does the timeline contribute to an understanding of the passage?

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Read this sentence from the passage.

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

Which word is a synonym for roamed

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The author's purpose in writing this selection is to:

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Why does the author compare his old home in Las Vegas to his new home in Costa Rica?

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Based on the details in paragraph 4, the reader can conclude that the author:

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What is an author's claim?