What were some of Maya Angelou's purposes in writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings? Check all that apply.
to tell about her childhood
to prompt readers to think about what growing up as an African American girl in poverty was like
to convince readers to move to Stamps, Arkansas
to explain why it is important for people to own general stores
to honor an important woman in her life
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yes the first one is correct .

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.

your eyes are the first things that you open

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