Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. What is the author's purpose?

to persuade you to attend an art program

to entertain you with a story about artists

to teach you how all artists become famous

to explain how to paint a sunset

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What is the author's purpose?

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

to teach how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

Author's Purpose

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An author's purpose is...

the reason an author writes

the reason an author teaches

author's sense of humor

author's way of life.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author is the ____________ of a story.

writer

artist

reader

setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are reason why authors write except?

Entertain

Illustrate

Inform

Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dear Edith,
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

to persuade

to inform

to entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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Author's Purpose

An author's purpose is...

The author is the ____________ of a story.

All of the following are reason why authors write except?

Dear Edith,
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

Advertisements are created to:

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

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Author's Purpose

An author's purpose is...

The author is the ____________ of a story.

All of the following are reason why authors write except?

Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

Welcome to National ParkWatch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

Advertisements are created to:

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.What is the author's purpose?

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Dear Edith,
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?