Author's Purpose Quiz

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'The new restaurant in town offers a variety of healthy and delicious options for everyone to enjoy.'

• To explain the process of opening a new restaurant

• To entertain readers with a story about the new restaurant

• To provide a history of the new restaurant

• To inform or persuade people to visit the new restaurant

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'Vote for candidate A to bring positive change to our community.'

• To persuade the audience to vote for candidate A by highlighting the positive change they can bring to the community.

• To educate the audience about the history of voting in the community

• To provide information about candidate A's background and experience

• To entertain the audience with a humorous story about candidate A

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a brave knight who embarked on a magical adventure.'

• To explain the process of knight training

• To provide historical information

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To entertain or tell a story

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'The benefits of regular exercise include improved physical health, mental well-being, and increased energy levels.'

• To entertain

• To inform or educate

• To describe the benefits of exercise

• To persuade

Distinguish between inform, persuade, and entertain: 'The article provides facts and statistics about the effects of climate change.'

• Inform

• Educate

• Entertain

• Persuade

Distinguish between inform, persuade, and entertain: 'The advertisement encourages viewers to buy the new product for a limited-time discount.'

• persuade

• inform

• educate

• entertain

Distinguish between inform, persuade, and entertain: 'The novel captivates readers with its thrilling plot and unexpected twists.'

• Persuade

• Educate

• Entertain

• Inform

Identify evidence of author's purpose in the following passage: 'The use of descriptive imagery and sensory details creates a vivid and engaging reading experience.'

• To provide historical context

• To present a scientific argument

• To create a vivid and engaging reading experience

• To entertain the reader with humor

Identify evidence of author's purpose in the following passage: 'The inclusion of expert opinions and research findings adds credibility to the argument presented in the article.'

• To confuse the audience

• To provide a summary of the article

• To entertain the readers

• To add credibility to the argument