Author's Purpose Quiz
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To inform the readers about the effects of climate change on marine life.'
To inform the readers about the effects of climate change on marine life.
To persuade the readers to take action against climate change
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To persuade the audience to take action against deforestation.'
To persuade
To confuse
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To entertain the readers with a fictional story about time travel.'
To inform
To entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To educate the audience about the history of the Industrial Revolution.'
To entertain
To educate
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the author's tone in the following passage: 'The government's failure to address the issue has led to dire consequences for the environment.'
Happy
Critical or disapproving
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the author's tone in the following passage: 'The success of the project demonstrates the dedication and hard work of the team.'
Indifferent and disinterested
Positive and appreciative
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the author's tone in the following passage: 'The lack of action from the authorities is disappointing and frustrating.'
Critical and disapproving
Excited and enthusiastic
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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