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    \vspace{-2pt}\large{\bf{\textcolor{DarkBackground}{\textrm{English Cheat Sheet}}}} \\
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  \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Cheat Sheet}}  \\
   \vspace{-2pt}Published 4th March, 2026.\\
   Updated 4th March, 2026.\\
   Page {\thepage} of \pageref{LastPage}.
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Author's Purpose}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The author's purpose is the main reason the writer created the text.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Most purposes fall into {\bf{three}} major categories:} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Persuade}} — The author wants the reader to believe or do something. Clues: opinions, arguments, claims, emotional appeals, strong language.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Inform}} — The author wants to teach or explain something. Clues: facts, statistics, definitions, step-by-step explanations, neutral tone.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Entertain}} — The author wants to tell a story or create an experience. Clues: characters, conflict, plot, descriptive language, humor, suspense.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Additional purposes you may see}}: describe, explain, express feelings, instruct.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Quoting (How to use quotes correctly)}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Use quotation marks around the exact words}}: "The sky darkened suddenly."} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Introduce the quote}} so it doesn't appear randomly: The narrator describes the moment as "terrifying and unforgettable."} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Blend the quote smoothly}} into your sentence: The author reveals the theme by stating that "courage is born from fear."} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Explain the quote afterward}} {\emph{(never let a quote stand alone)}}. This shows how the quote supports your point.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Use ellipses (…)}} to remove unnecessary parts, and {\bf{brackets {[} {]} }}to clarify or adjust grammar.} \tn 
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% That's all folks
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