Author's Purpose and Tone

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?

• To confuse

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

• A comedy movie

• A scientific research paper

• A historical documentary

• A fictional novel

What is the author's tone in the sentence: 'The party was a disaster'?

• negative

• neutral

• positive

• excited

How can tone be identified through word choice?

• By examining the punctuation used in a text.

• By considering the length of the sentences in a text.

• By analyzing the specific words used in a text.

• By looking at the font style used in a text.

What is the impact of a positive tone on the reader?

• A positive tone has no impact on the reader.

• A positive tone has a negative impact on the reader.

• A positive tone has a neutral impact on the reader.

• A positive tone has a positive impact on the reader.

Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

• News article

• Advertisement

• Poem

• Novel

What is the author's tone in the sentence: 'I can't believe you did that'?

• disbelief or shock

• anger

• excitement

• indifference

How does tone affect the reader's interpretation of a text?

• Tone affects the reader's interpretation of a text by creating an emotional atmosphere and influencing the reader's feelings and reactions.

• Tone influences the reader's interpretation of a text by providing background information.

• Tone only affects the reader's interpretation of a text if they are familiar with the author's style.

• Tone has no effect on the reader's interpretation of a text.

What is the author's purpose in writing a news article?

• To inform and educate readers about current events

• To confuse readers with misleading information.

• To persuade readers to buy a product.

• To entertain readers with fictional stories.

Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

• Descriptive poem

• Narrative story

• Persuasive essay

• Informative article