Lesson 3 of 20 · Why Did They Write It?
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The title can give a clue.
🎯 Your mission
Find what matters in the words.
⚡ The twist
Slow down. The first answer that pops up isn't always the right one.
What You'll Learn
The title can give a clue. 'How to...' might mean inform. The title can give a clue to the purpose. How to... might mean inform.
Key Points
The title can give a clue to the purpose.
How to... might mean inform.
Check Your Understanding
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1 of 3Can the title give a clue to the purpose?
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