Authors Purpose
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, which can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you tell if an author's purpose is to entertain?
Back
An author's purpose is to entertain if the text includes funny, silly, or imaginary details, and elements of a story like characters, setting, and plot.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform in writing?
Back
To inform means to give information or teach the reader about a topic, usually sticking to facts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?
Back
The main purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or action.
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CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of language might an author use to entertain?
Back
An author might use playful language, humor, and imaginative scenarios to entertain the reader.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fact?
Back
A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.
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CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fictional story?
Back
A fictional story is a narrative that is created from the imagination and is not based on real events.
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CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RL.4.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.10
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