Author's Purpose Practice
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English
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1st - 2nd Grade
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1.
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 entertain, inform, or persuade.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to write a story or text that is enjoyable and fun for the reader.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide facts or information to the reader.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to think or do something.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a story that entertains?
Back
'Whistle for Willie' is a story that entertains by telling about a boy who learns to whistle.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a text that informs?
Back
A nonfiction story about nations in Africa informs the reader about different countries.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The author's purpose can only be to entertain.
Back
False. The author's purpose can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.
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