Author's Purpose Test

What is the author's purpose if they are trying to convince you to think a certain way?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

What is the author's purpose if it uses the five senses?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

What is the author's purpose if something is explained step by step?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

What is the author's purpose if it is has facts about a topic or person?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Explain

• Entertain

• Describe

What is the author's purpose if what is wrote is wrote just for the enjoyment of the reader?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Described

Andy loved going to baseball games. He loved hearing the fans cheer and the smell of popcorn and hotdogs. He loved watching the baseball players hit the ball. But most of all, he loved when a baseball player hit it over so he could touch the game ball!

What is the author's purpose of this passage?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Lauren Chamberlain is known as one of the greatest softball players to ever play the game. Her amazing talent became recognized when she played for the OU sooners, and continued to be recognized as she moved onto the USSA pro league. She now continues her legacy coaching and teaching young girls how to play the game.

What is the purpose of this passage?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Making tacos really is easy. First, you brown the hamburger meat. Next, you put the taco seasoning in. Lastly, you put it in the taco shell and add your toppings to your liking.

What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Have you ever went on a camping trip? If not, you should! It is a great way to spend quality tme with your family. There are no TV's or cellphone service, so you and your family can do a lot of real bonding! You also get to see the great views of the outdoors. Camping is also a great time to grill with your dad, and learn how to cook a few things of your own! Everyone should go camping at least once.

What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Sarah got on the bus to go to schoo. It was rainy outside that day. "Great", she thought. She was already feeling down about her test she had that day, and the rain didn't boost her spirits any.

What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe