Author's Purpose
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8th Grade
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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 persuade, inform, entertain, or express feelings.
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CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?
Back
An advertisement for a product that encourages people to buy it.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to inform?
Back
A news article that reports on current events.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?
Back
A short story or a poem that tells a fun or interesting tale.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
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