Grade 7 Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?

Back

To Persuade.

Front

What is the primary purpose of a news article reporting on election outcomes?

Back

To Inform readers about the election results.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What is the author's purpose in writing a poem that describes the beauty of nature?

Back

To entertain readers with the use of vivid imagery and language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the main goal of a persuasive text?

Back

To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does it mean to inform in writing?

Back

To provide factual information or details about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

Back

To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind using sensory details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing a narrative?

Back

To tell a story or recount events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What is the difference between to inform and to persuade?

Back

To inform is to provide information, while to persuade is to convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What type of writing aims to entertain the reader?

Back

Fiction, poetry, and humorous essays.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is an example of a persuasive writing technique?

Back

Using emotional appeals or strong arguments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8