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7.30: Info: Why Make-Believe Play

  • Page ID
    59730
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    Reading Ease

    Readability Formula Score
    Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease 43.8

    Grade Levels

    Readability Formula Grade
    Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 12.4
    Gunning-Fog Score 15.6
    Coleman-Liau Index 13.9
    SMOG Index 14.4
    Automated Readability Index 12.9
    Average Grade Level 13.8

    Text Statistics

    Character Count 3,844
    Syllable Count 1,291
    Word Count 763
    Sentence Count 36
    Characters per Word 5.0
    Syllables per Word 1.7
    Words per Sentence 21.2
    Tags
    level 3
    journalism
    childhood development
    play
    imagination

    Identify the kind of writing this sample illustrates. (journalism)

    Define thesis / purpose of article.

    Analyze balance of essay, how it keeps a neutral tone.


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