Authors Purpose Quiz
Authored by Carole S Alexander
English
12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?
To educate the reader about a historical event
To entertain the reader with a fictional story
To provide a summary of different viewpoints
To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view or take a specific action
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?
To confuse readers with conflicting information
To persuade readers to buy the subject's products
To entertain readers with fictional stories
To inform readers about the life and achievements of the subject
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a mystery novel?
To educate and inform readers
To bore and disinterest readers
To confuse and frustrate readers
To entertain and engage readers
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a scientific research paper?
To communicate research results and contribute to knowledge in the field
To entertain readers with fictional stories
To promote a specific product or service
To express personal opinions and beliefs
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a historical fiction novel?
To discourage interest in history
Entertain, educate, and bring historical events to life
To confuse readers with inaccurate historical information
To promote modern political ideologies
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a how-to guide?
To confuse and mislead the readers
To entertain and amuse the readers
To provide instructions and guidance
To criticize and judge the readers
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a news article?
To entertain the readers
To confuse the audience
To sell products or services
To inform, educate, or persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
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