Author's Purpose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Instruction manual

• Persuasive essay

• Biography

• Narrative poem

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the author's purpose in writing an opinion piece?

• To persuade and convince readers.

• To express a personal viewpoint or perspective.

• To entertain and amuse readers.

• To provide objective facts and evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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.RI.7.6