Author's Purpose Sr.

Multiple Choice

What type of project might be created when an Author wants to inform?

• Fictional novel
• Poetry collection
• Personal diary
• Scientific Report

Multiple Choice

What type of project might be created when an Author wants to express?

• Fictional novel
• Cartoon

• Personal diary
• Scientific Report

Open Ended

Someone cuts in front of you in line at the grocery store. Respond in a distinct serious, formal tone

Open Ended

Someone cuts in front of you in line at the grocery store. Respond in a timid tone.

Open Ended

Someone cuts in front of you in line at the grocery store. Respond in a celebratory tone.

Multiple Choice

What is the tone of this political cartoon?

• Supportive and celebratory
• Critical and satirical
• Neutral and informative
• Optimistic and humorous

Multiple Choice

What is the content of this political cartoon?

• The cartoon critiques the negative influence of sensationalist media on public perception.
• The cartoon depicts a peaceful interaction between citizens and media.
• The cartoon promotes the idea of media as a trustworthy source of information.
• The cartoon celebrates the role of media in informing the public.

Multiple Choice

What is the structure of this political cartoon?

• The cartoon features a map of the United States.
• The cartoon depicts a group of politicians debating.
• The cartoon features Uncle Sam in front of a TV with labeled media inputs.
• The cartoon shows Uncle Sam at a voting booth.

Multiple Choice

Based on the tone, content, and structure, what is the author's purpose of this cartoon?

• To critique the overwhelming negativity and sensationalism in media.
• To encourage viewers to ignore media altogether.
• To celebrate the diversity of media perspectives.
• To promote the benefits of media consumption.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose of this advertisement?

• To discourage the use of toothpaste altogether.
• To promote a new brand of mouthwash.
• To promote Colgate's enamel health toothpaste and its benefits.
• To highlight the importance of dental check-ups.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose of this post?

• To discourage outdoor activities and promote staying indoors.
• To sell cheap fare to new destinations.

• To highlight the dangers of hiking and camping.
• To inspire outdoor activities and promote the use of a go pro.

Multiple Choice

Passage: "Did you know that recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television for three hours? By recycling, you're not just reducing waste—you're actively fighting climate change. Start today by setting up recycling bins in your home!"

What is the author's primary purpose?

• To motivate readers to take environmental action

• To compare different energy sources

• To describe the difficulties of the recycling processes

• To warn about the dangers of climate change dangers

Multiple Choice

Passage: "The ancient pyramids of Egypt were built over 4,500 years ago. The Great Pyramid of Giza originally stood 481 feet tall and was constructed using approximately 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing between 2.5 and 15 tons."

What is the author's primary purpose?

• To inspire readers to visit historical sites

• To document historical facts

• To compare ancient and modern construction

• To criticize modern building techniques

Multiple Choice

Passage: "Sarah's heart pounded as she approached the creaky old mansion. The wind howled through the broken shutters, and somewhere in the distance, a door slammed shut. She knew she shouldn't enter, but the mysterious letter had led her here."

What is the author's primary purpose?

• To create suspense and engage readers

• To warn about dangerous and outdated buildings

• To describe specific architectural features

• To teach problem-solving skills

Multiple Choice

Passage: "To change a tire, first ensure your car is on level ground and engage the parking brake. Locate your spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. Loosen the lug nuts before raising the vehicle with the jack."

What is the author's primary purpose?

• To provide step-by-step instructions

• To recommend car maintenance tools

• To describe automotive safety features

• To compare tire types

Multiple Choice

Passage: "Students who get at least eight hours of sleep perform 23% better on tests than those who sleep less. Lack of sleep affects memory, concentration, and decision-making. Make sleep a priority—your grades depend on it!"

What is the author's primary purpose?

• To analyze sleep research data

•  To compare different study methods

• To explain brain functions

• To encourage better sleep habits

Multiple Choice

Passage: I Celebrate myself, and sing myself,

And what I assume you shall assume,

For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.

What is the author's purpose in Walt Whitman's Poem "Song of Myself"

• To promote the idea of isolation and self-reliance.
• To criticize societal norms and conventions.
• To express despair and hopelessness about the human condition.
• To celebrate individuality and interconnectedness.

Multiple Choice

Passage: Dreams are the only

afterlife we know;

the place where the children

we were

rock in the arms of the children

we have become.

What is the author's purpose of the above quote from Linda Pastan's poem "Dreams"?

• To illustrate the connection between childhood and adulthood through dreams.

• To argue that childhood memories are irrelevant to adulthood.
• To emphasize the importance of dreams in achieving personal goals.
• To suggest that dreams are purely a form of entertainment.

Multiple Choice

Passage: And so the best advice to prospective students may well be advice that has been around for a long time: after factoring in need-based financial aid and/or merit-based scholarships, go to the college with the best students and the most distinguished faculty.

Major in what interests you most and what you are best at.

What is the author's purpose?

• To provide advice to students on choosing a college and major.

• To promote a specific college or major.
• To argue against attending college altogether.
• To suggest that students should only focus on financial aid.