Author's Purpose and Genre

Author's Purpose and Genre

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English

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when they aim to provide information to the reader?

Back

To inform.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when they try to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

Back

To persuade.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when they write to entertain the reader with stories or humor?

Back

To entertain.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when they describe a person, place, or event in detail?

Back

To describe.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of text presents factual information about a topic?

Back

Informational text.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of fiction is based on real events but includes made-up characters?

Back

Historical fiction.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of fiction is based on real events and includes real people?

Back

Biography.

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