8th Grade Author's Purpose

8th Grade Author's Purpose

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English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is author's purpose?

Back

An author's purpose is the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a poem about bald eagles?

Back

Entertain

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in the story about Beth and the circus?

Back

To entertain with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a list of the 25 richest athletes in the world?

Back

Inform

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose in discussing the importance of rules?

Back

To persuade people to follow the rules.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of author's purpose?

Back

To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?

Back

Look for clues in the title, the content, and the tone of the writing.

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