Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An author's purpose is...

Back

the reason an author writes

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The author is the ____________ of a story.

Back

writer

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Reasons why authors write: Entertain, Inform, Persuade. What is not a reason?

Back

Illustrate

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the letter: "Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed."? Options: to persuade, to inform, to entertain

Back

to persuade

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the story about the sad dragon? Options: to persuade, to inform, to entertain

Back

to entertain

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Purpose of the National Park trail signs?

Back

to inform

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

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Back

Inform

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