Authors Purpose Quiz

What is the author's purpose in writing a recipe?

• To provide historical context for the dish

• To provide clear instructions on how to prepare a specific dish or drink.

• To entertain readers with a story

• To showcase the author's writing skills

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

Why would an author write a persuasive essay?

• To showcase their creative writing skills.

• To confuse the reader with conflicting information.

• To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or idea.

• To provide a summary of historical events.

When an author writes a biography, what is their purpose?

• To analyze historical events

• To create a work of fiction based on real events

• To provide fictional accounts of a person's life

• To narrate the life story of another person

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the author's purpose in writing a how-to guide?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To analyze historical events

• To persuade readers to buy a product

• To provide instructions or guidance on how to complete a specific task or achieve a particular goal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

Why would an author write a news article?

• To inform, analyze, or raise awareness.

• To confuse the audience

• To entertain the readers

• To hide important information

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

When an author writes a poem, what is their purpose?

• The purpose of an author writing a poem is to promote a product

• The purpose of an author writing a poem is to express emotions, tell a story, evoke feelings, or convey a message in a creative and artistic way.

• The purpose of an author writing a poem is to make money

• The purpose of an author writing a poem is to confuse readers

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the author's purpose in writing a fantasy story?

• The author's purpose in writing a fantasy story is to promote a specific product.

• The author's purpose in writing a fantasy story is to inform about historical events.

• The author's purpose in writing a fantasy story is to entertain and inspire imagination.

• The author's purpose in writing a fantasy story is to provide scientific explanations.

Why would an author write an informational text?

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To promote a product

• To confuse the readers

• To inform, educate, or explain a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

When an author writes a diary entry, what is their purpose?

• To share with others for feedback

• To keep track of daily tasks

• To practice writing skills

• To record personal thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is the author's purpose in writing a historical fiction novel?

• To confuse readers with inaccurate historical information

• To promote a specific political agenda

• To discourage readers from learning about history

• To entertain and educate readers about historical events in an engaging manner.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9