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Author's Purpose

Authored by Amy Loomis

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Author's Purpose
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To confuse the reader

To inform the reader

To convince or persuade the reader

To entertain the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When analyzing the author's purpose, what should you consider?

The author's personal background

The length of the writing

The main goal or intention behind the writing.

The publication date of the writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose in writing an informative text?

To persuade the reader

To entertain the reader

To confuse the reader

To provide information or educate the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Historical analysis

Fictional story or joke

Scientific research paper

Biography or autobiography

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose in writing a descriptive text?

To summarize the main points of a topic

To persuade the reader to take a specific action

To provide a detailed and vivid description

To entertain the reader with a compelling story

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When analyzing the author's purpose, what should you consider?

The author's personal background

The publication date of the writing

The length of the writing

The main goal or intention behind the writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose in writing a narrative text?

To entertain or tell a story

To persuade and convince

To educate and inform

To analyze and critique

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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