Author's Purpose Flashcard

Author's Purpose Flashcard

Assessment

Flashcard

English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.6, RL.5.3, RI.11-12.5

+13

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when using vivid descriptions and detailed imagery?

Back

To entertain the reader with the beauty of the description.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary intention of a blog post detailing a personal journey of adopting a healthier lifestyle?

Back

To entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the likely main purpose of a novel filled with humorous anecdotes and fantastical elements?

Back

To entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of giving detailed directions in a text?

Back

To explain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when an author is trying to make something more clear?

Back

They are trying to emphasize.

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main purposes of writing?

Back

To inform, persuade, entertain, and instruct.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can an author persuade the reader?

Back

By presenting arguments and evidence to support a viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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