Author's Purpose, Audience & Message (E11 U1)
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
(Excerpt 1) What was most likely Washington’s purpose for including this incident in his autobiography, or life story?
To show that he began to value formal education only as an adult
To show how the life of a child of slaves was different from that of white children
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
(Excerpt 1) Is Washington’s purpose for writing this passage stated or unstated?
Stated
Unstated
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
(Excerpt 1) Who is most likely Washington's target audience in this passage?
Free people whom Washington wanted to educate regarding what slaves experienced
Former slaves who had similar experiences and endured similar injustices
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
(Excerpt 1) What message is revealed in this passage based on the details Washington includes?
Slaves were not allowed to get an education--even if they wanted one
Education opportunities were available to all, but not everyone went to school
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An author writes an editorial for a newspaper in which she explains that a plan to cut down a forest will threaten a species of bird. She then tells readers how they can help the bird before it becomes endangered. Which is more likely the author’s purpose for writing?
To inform readers with basic facts about birds
To persuade readers to act and help the bird
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An author presents his research findings in an article published in a major national newspaper. His research shows that a city’s water supply contains dangerous pollutants. Who is more likely the author’s target audience?
The city's residents
The author's fellow scientists
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An author describes his experiences shopping at large corporate box stores, which he calls “soulless and impersonal.” He contrasts his negative experiences there with the positive experiences he has shopping at local, family-owned small businesses, where, he says, “they know your name and treat you like family.” Which of the following is more likely the author’s message?
Large box stores offer more choices
Support local businesses
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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