Author's Purpose Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Anika, Mason, and Grace are having a debate. They are trying to understand the difference between an author's purpose and theme. Can you help them out?
The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, while the theme is the central message or main idea of the text.
The author's purpose is the main idea of the text, while the theme is the reason why the author wrote the text.
The author's purpose is the central message of the text, while the theme is the reason why the author wrote the text.
The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, while the theme is the plot of the text.
Tags
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Mia, David, and Nora are discussing about a book they recently read. According to you, which of the following could be an example of the author's purpose in that book?
D
C
B
A
Tags
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Zoe, Mia, and Grace are planning a surprise party and they have a secret recipe to make a special cake. What is their purpose if they provide step-by-step instructions for the recipe?
To provide step-by-step instructions
To entertain the reader
To provide a summary of the text
To confuse the reader
Tags
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Imagine Mason, Abigail, and Aria are discussing their favorite books. Mason loves stories about War and Conflict, Abigail is fascinated by Math and Science, and Aria enjoys tales of Sports and Recreation. However, they all agree that the best stories always revolve around one theme. Can you guess what it is?
War and Conflict
Math and Science
Sports and Recreation
Love and Friendship
Tags
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Imagine you're in a shopping mall with Abigail, Ethan, and Samuel. A salesman tries to convince you to buy a certain product. What is the salesman's purpose in doing so?
To persuade or convince you to purchase the product.
To inform you about the product.
To educate you about the history of the product.
To entertain you with a story about the product.
Tags
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Arjun, Scarlett, and Sophia are discussing about a book. They are trying to understand the author's purpose. Can you help them? Which of the following is an example of author's purpose?
C
D
B
A
Tags
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Noah, Elijah, and Abigail are exploring a bustling city. How would you describe the author's purpose in a text that captures the sights, sounds, and smells they are experiencing?
To create a vivid and immersive sensory experience for the reader.
To persuade readers to visit the city.
To analyze the economic impact of the city.
To provide historical context about the city.
Tags
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.5
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.6
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