Author's Purpose
Authored by Lauralee Eason
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
Persuade, Inform, Educate
Persuade, Infer, Entertain
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? “She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog’s belly, up into the sky, and landed on the hot air balloon.”
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? Laura Ingalls Wilder was born February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the “Little House” series. She died in 1957.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Norwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one. They are only $17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? Calligraphy is a form of handwriting. A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates, and other awards are often written in calligraphy.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s purpose? Rosie had the best time making Valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers, and anything else that she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a Valentine party on February 14th at school. The card that she made for her best friend is funny. Funny Valentines are nice to get.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of texts that are written to persuade? (Select two answers.)
advertisement
poetry
notice
solicitation letter
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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