Author's Purpose and Message

Anika is writing a persuasive essay about the benefits of recycling. What is her purpose in writing this essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To convince the reader

• To inform the reader

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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How can Luna identify the author's purpose in a text she is reading for her literature class?

• Read the text multiple times to understand the author's purpose.

• Analyze the content, context, tone, language, and message of the text to identify the author's purpose.

• Guess the author's purpose based on the title of the text.

• Ask the author directly about their purpose in writing the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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Aiden, Anika, and Mia are discussing a book they read in their literature class. Aiden says the author's purpose is different from the author's message. Anika and Mia are confused. Can you explain to them what is the difference between the author's purpose and the author's message?

• The author's purpose is the reason for writing, while the author's message is the main idea or theme.

• The author's purpose is to entertain, while the author's message is to inform.

• The author's purpose is to persuade, while the author's message is to entertain.

• The author's purpose is to educate, while the author's message is to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RI.8.9

When Anika, Noah, and Rohan are analyzing the message in a novel they are reading for their literature class, what should they consider?

• The author's personal life and experiences.

• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• Tone, language, context, and underlying themes.

• The length and structure of the text.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In a literature class, Aria is asked to interpret the implicit message in a poem. What does this mean?

• Guessing the meaning based on the title

• Understanding the underlying meaning or message that is not explicitly stated.

• Ignoring the poem completely

• Reading the poem word for word

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.7.1

While reading a novel for their literature class, Aria and Michael want to identify the central message of the text. What should they do?

• Look for the author's biography.

• Count the number of characters in the text.

• Identify the font style used in the text.

• Analyze the recurring themes, main ideas, and overall purpose of the text.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Avery is writing an informative article about climate change. What is Avery's purpose in writing this article?

• To confuse the readers

• To persuade the readers

• To entertain the readers

• To provide information and educate the readers

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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Priya, William, and Scarlett are discussing the common purposes of writing a fictional story. What do they agree on as some of the main reasons?

• Entertainment, escapism, exploration of themes and ideas, character development, and storytelling.

• To document historical events and facts.

• Education, information, and instruction.

• To promote a specific product or service.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Evelyn is writing a story about a thrilling adventure. Ethan is writing a report on a scientific discovery. Mia is writing a heartfelt letter to a friend. How can their purposes affect the tone of their texts?

• The tone of a text is determined solely by the reader's interpretation, not the author's purpose.

• The author's purpose only affects the plot of a text, not the tone.

• The author's purpose has no impact on the tone of a text.

• The author's purpose can affect the tone of a text by influencing the way the author presents information and the emotions they convey.

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Anika, Emma, and Henry are in a book club. They are discussing a novel they just finished. Why is it important for them to understand the author's purpose and message when discussing the book?

• Understanding the author's purpose and message helps Anika, Emma, and Henry comprehend the book's meaning and context.

• The author's purpose and message are irrelevant when discussing the book.

• Understanding the author's purpose and message only confuses Anika, Emma, and Henry.

• Understanding the author's purpose and message has no impact on their understanding of the book.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RI.6.9