8th Author's Purpose Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Are you a teacher? Do you give homework? Have you considered alternatives to nightly homework assignments? Research has shown that nightly homework may not be as effective as once thought. Consider your homework plan, and see if there are ways to lessen the burden of homework while still maintaining.
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persuade
entertain
explain
describe
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Senators agreed today to postpone a vote on a controversial bill that would limit funding for national parks.
inform
persuade
entertain
explain
describe
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There are a thousand good reasons why you should learn to swim. Learning to swim will help you stay safe around the water for the rest of your life. Visit your local YMCA and register for swimming lessons.
inform
persuade
entertain
explain
describe
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Robert glared at his teacher and looked back at his test. He could not believe he had lost so much credit for not showing his work. Some of the answers were correct, even without the calculations. He thought he should at least get full credit for those.
inform
persuade
entertain
explain
describe
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the duck say when he bought lipstick?
Put it on my bill.
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entertain
explain
describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At least 93% of all residents of Hawaii voted in favor of joining the United States in 1959.
inform
persuade
entertain
explain
describe
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
to provide the reader with information
inform
persuade
entertain
explain
describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
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