Author's Purpose Flashcard
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10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or argue.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a specific topic.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.
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
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a problem-solution structure?
Back
A problem-solution structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does an author's purpose influence text structure?
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An author's purpose can dictate how information is organized, such as chronological order for narratives or problem-solution for persuasive texts.
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
Back
A science textbook explaining photosynthesis with diagrams and examples.
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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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