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

"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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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?

exciting

healthy

ordinary

unusual

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

to show that Hurston valued getting an education.

to explain why Hurston became a writer in Harlem.

to compare Hurston to other neighborhood children.

to explain where Hurston lived when she was an adult.

to describe how Hurston enjoyed books at a young age.

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

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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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

examined

found

plunged

wandered

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

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

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

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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What is an author's claim?

A fact stated in the text.

Supporting details in the story.

The author's opinion on a topic.

The main point the author argues.

Author's Claim

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is an author's claim?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is an author's claim?

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?

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

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?

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