Desert? Authors often use the opening paragraph to draw readers' attention. Kingsolver introduces the attractive process of nature, with readers interested in their subjects, using the opening paragraph. Read the beginning paragraph to determine the idea again
Kingsolver explores its meaning. Writers use an implicit meaning - emotions and ideas associated with specific words - to create emotional reactions between readers. Kingsolver uses this language to attract readers. Please read 2-8 again and find an example of meaning
Language How will these words affect readers? Please share your answer with your shoulder partner. (2 minutes)
Read pages 52-53 Be aware that Kingsolver claims that the flowering in the desert is a "miracle" (lines 16 - 18).
Her purpose and influence readers? Botanical Garden: Kingsolver explained to leave the house to find great new plants. Identify the treasure of the author's plant
confirmed. Climb: King Solver explained that people in other climatic zones do not understand why they are excited about the desert. Why are people in other areas confused?
Prediction: Kingsolver says that people who live in the desert spend a lot of time predicting plants blooming in spring
Kingsolver uses metaphorical languages rather than literal languages to express inanimate objects as having human characteristics.
Benefits: Kingsolver describes "female rainfall" as a gift to the Sonoran desert seeds.
You can decide the main idea by examining the details. Examine the details and identify the main idea. Identifying important ideas can help you discover the core idea of text.
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