Author's Purpose
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2nd Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose in a literary work?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason an author writes a particular text, which can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or express feelings.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain in writing?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader through storytelling, humor, or engaging narratives.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform in writing?
Back
To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic to the reader.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade in writing?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to inform?
Back
An example of an informational text is a textbook, a news article, or a scientific report.
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CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?
Back
An example of a text that aims to entertain is a novel, a short story, or a poem.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between literary and informational texts?
Back
Literary texts are primarily created to entertain or express emotions, while informational texts are designed to convey factual information.
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CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
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