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Authors Purpose Practice
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?
To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view or take a specific action
To provide a summary of the topic
To entertain the reader with a fictional story
To inform the reader about the author's personal experiences
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the author's purpose in writing a news article.
To confuse the readers
To hide important information
To provide personal anecdotes
To inform, persuade, entertain, or express their opinion
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a how-to guide?
To criticize other how-to guides
To entertain the readers
To provide instructions and guidance
To confuse the readers
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the author's purpose in writing a biography.
To inform readers about the life and achievements of the subject
To entertain readers with fictional stories
To confuse readers with conflicting information
To persuade readers to buy the subject's products
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing a fictional story?
To bore the readers
To entertain, inspire, or provoke thought
To provide factual information
To confuse the readers
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the author's purpose in writing an advertisement.
To provide historical information about the product
To entertain the audience with a story
To educate the audience about the benefits of the product
To persuade or convince the audience to buy a product or service
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in writing an opinion piece?
To persuade the reader to change their opinion
To present only factual information
To provide a summary of the topic
To express their personal viewpoint or perspective
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
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