English for Academic Purposes Review / QUIZ

Which of the following describes the author's purpose?

• Who an author is

• Why an author is writing

• What an author is writing about

• How the author feels about the topic

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 entertain you with a story about artists

• to teach you how all artists become famous

• to persuade you to attend an art program

• to explain how to paint a sunset

It's important to know the audience because ______________ .

• the writer should match the argument to the audience

• the writer should match the formality of their writing to the audience

• the writer should match the purpose of their writing to the audience

What is the audience/purpose of this text: A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.

• parents / inform

• college students / entertain

• kids / to entertain

• doctors / persuade

What is the audience / purpose of this text: An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.

• parents / inform

• college students / entertain

• kids / to entertain

• doctors / persuade

In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home.  The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

 "Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants." What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

• The author views bees as pests.

• The author views bees as helpful.

• The author has a negative view of bees.

It is the author's attitude toward the text.

• Main Idea

• Mood

• Theme

• Tone

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!" Which of the following is the author’s point of view?

• recess is good for children

• recess is boring

• we should not have recess

• recess is a bad idea