Purpose, Audience, & TONE

What is the primary purpose of this passage?

• to inform the public about a lack of crackers

• to analyze the difference between the restaurant and the store

• to amuse the public

• to persuade the public to choose their restaurant

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

Who is the primary audience of this passage?

• people who want to purchase gifts

• people who are looking for a home

• people who are looking for dinner

• people who are vegetarian

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

What is the primary tone of this passage?

• cheerful

• curious

• confident

• condescending

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the primary purpose of this passage?

• to offer an apology

• to criticize them for leaving home

• to frighten them

• to offer assistance

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

Who is the primary audience of this passage?

• police officers

• emergency medical personnel

• hurricane evacuees

• hotel owners

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the primary tone of this passage?

• sympathetic

• thankful

• startled

• tensed

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the primary purpose of this passage?

• to analyze the benefits of a pipeline

• to inform the community about the pipeline

• to argue for the pipeline

• to convince neighbors in Rockingham County to call their council members

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

Who is the primary audience of this passage?

• residents of Alamance County

• residents of Rockingham County

• Rockingham County Commissioners

• MVP LLC owners

What is the primary tone of this passage?

• bored

• guilty

• shocked

• aggravated

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the primary purpose of this passage?

• to persuade people to purchase pre-cooked turkeys

• to educate those cooking a turkey on safe practices

• to criticize those who improperly cook a turkey

• to explain how to cook a turkey

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5