Understanding Author's Purpose and Point of View
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of an author writing a piece to persuade?
To entertain the reader with a story.
To provide information on a topic.
To convince the reader of a particular point of view.
To describe a scene or event in detail.
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8.3.R.3
7.3.R.7
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8.3.R.7
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When an author writes a biography about a historical figure, what is most likely the author's purpose?
To entertain readers with fictional tales.
To inform readers about the life and achievements of the person.
To persuade readers to adopt a certain viewpoint about the historical figure.
To describe the author's personal experiences.
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7.3.R.3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a first-person point of view in writing?
The story is told by an observer who is not part of the story.
The story is told by the author using "you" to address the reader.
The story is told by one of the characters, who uses "I" or "we."
The story is told from the perspective of all characters at once.
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7.3.R.7
8.3.R.3
7.3.R.3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can understanding the author's bias help a reader analyze a text?
It can help the reader identify the genre of the text.
It can help the reader understand why certain details are emphasized.
It can help the reader learn more about the author's personal life.
It can help the reader improve their vocabulary.
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7.3.R.3
8.3.R.7
7.3.R.7
8.3.R.3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a debate article where the author argues that "online education is more effective than traditional schooling," what is the author's purpose?
To entertain readers with stories about online education.
To describe the differences between online education and traditional schooling.
To persuade readers that online education is superior.
To inform readers about the history of online education.
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8.3.R.7
7.3.R.3
7.3.R.7
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MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
Match the following:
driving directions
Inform
opinion pieces
Express Emotions
comic books
Entertain
memoirs
Persuade
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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