Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

Assessment

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.6, RI. 9-10.8, RL.11-12.4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to entertain in writing?

Back

Having the goal of telling a story or describing real or imaginary characters, places, and events.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to inform the reader?

Back

To enlighten the reader and provide facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to persuade in writing?

Back

The author's goal is to convince a reader to agree with the author.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the acronym PIE stand for?

Back

Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

Back

To persuade, to inform, and to entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can an author persuade the reader?

Back

By using arguments, emotional appeals, and evidence to convince the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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