Understanding Author's Purpose Quiz
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2nd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do authors write stories?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To confuse
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose if the text is teaching you how to do something?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To argue
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a writer is trying to convince you to believe something or do something, what is their purpose?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An author writes a book about the life cycle of a butterfly. What is the author's purpose?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To narrate
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A commercial on TV that tells you to buy a toy is an example of what author's purpose?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To explain
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A fairy tale is usually written with what author's purpose in mind?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To instruct
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A biography about a famous scientist is likely written to:
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
Scare
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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