Authors Purpose

Front

What is the author's purpose when creating advertisements?

Back

To persuade the audience to do, buy, or believe something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What does it mean when an author wants to inform the reader?

Back

The author aims to give the reader information about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is the purpose of a story that begins with 'Once upon a time'?

Back

To entertain the reader with a narrative.

Front

What does it mean for an author to persuade?

Back

The author tries to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain belief.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is the difference between informing and entertaining?

Back

Informing provides facts and information, while entertaining aims to amuse or engage the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

Back

Yes, a text can inform, persuade, and entertain simultaneously.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What type of writing is meant to amuse the reader?

Back

Entertainment writing, such as stories, poems, or plays.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is an example of a persuasive text?

Back

An advertisement or a political speech.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

Front

What is an example of an informative text?

Back

A news article or a textbook.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What is the main goal of entertaining writing?

Back

To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.