Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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Flashcard

Fun, English

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When writing to________ an author's goal is to share information that is typically real and factual.

Back

inform

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An author whose purpose is to _______ will explain something to readers or provide them with knowledge they did not possess before.

Back

inform

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cloning human beings should be banned. Options: persuade, inform, entertain

Back

persuade

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The best way to survive babysitting a set of triplets is to come armed with plenty of energy, lots of patience, and a first-aid kit.

Back

entertain

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary.

Back

persuade

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary purpose of the statement: "These are the best shoes in the world! if you wear these shoes you will jump higher, run faster, and score more points in a ballgame than anyone else! You should buy a pair today!"? Options: persuade, inform, entertain

Back

persuade

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A poem about a pack rat, a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage. What is the primary purpose of this poem?

Back

entertain

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