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Author's Purpose
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English
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8th Grade
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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.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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