Author's Purpose
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic. For example, a textbook explains historical events.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action. For example, an advertisement encourages you to buy a product.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify an example of a text that aims to inform.
Back
A news article reporting on a recent scientific discovery.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify an example of a text that aims to persuade.
Back
A commercial promoting a new weight loss product.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify an example of a text that aims to entertain.
Back
A short story or a comic strip.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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