Author's Purpose
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in writing?
Back
The author's purpose refers to the reason why an author decides to write about a specific topic. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main types of author's purpose?
Back
The four main types of author's purpose are: 1) To inform, 2) To persuade, 3) To entertain, 4) To express.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?
Back
You can identify the author's purpose by analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing, as well as looking for clues in the language used.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text written to inform?
Back
An example of a text written to inform is a textbook or an article that provides factual information about a specific topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text written to persuade?
Back
An example of a text written to persuade is an advertisement or an opinion piece that aims to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text written to entertain?
Back
An example of a text written to entertain is a short story, novel, or poem that aims to amuse or engage the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of understanding the author's purpose?
Back
Understanding the author's purpose helps readers critically analyze texts, comprehend the message, and evaluate the effectiveness of the writing.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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