Authors POV

All of the following are reasons an author writes a story, EXCEPT too

• persuade

• entertain

• inform

• to make sure the reader enjoys what he/she is reading

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Janet always looked forward to the Harvest Festival.Of course, she loved rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. To Lisa, this year would be the best. Lisa got the special opportunity to perform in the talent show. The authors purpose is too:

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• create a suspenseful mood

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Almonds were once considered poisonous because the contained hydrogen cyanide. Once domesticated, almonds were safe to eat. The authors purpose is too:

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• give details

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

On a commercial, Albert heard about deforestation and habitat loss. At the end, the commercial asked to donate money to the organization. The authors purpose is to:

• persuade

• entertain

• inform

• steal money

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

Caden and Jaydin went to the store to buy apples. They see an advertisement to get a lifetime supply of strawberry gum for 25 dollars. The purpose of that ad was to:

• persuade

• entertain

• inform

• hypnotize them

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

When using vocabulary words such as I, me, and mine, the authors point of view is:

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Darwin walked down the street to the convenience store. He saw an advertisement for a laundry mat. They advertised the first week free. The purpose of the advertisement is to:

• persuade

• inforom

• entertain

• attract customers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.6