Understanding Author's Purpose and Point of View in Nonfiction Texts

What is the primary reason authors write nonfiction texts?

• To provide factual information

• To entertain the reader

• To share personal anecdotes

• To create fictional stories

What does an informational text primarily aim to do?

• Entertain the reader

• Describe a process or method

• Teach the reader about a topic

• Convince the reader of a viewpoint

What type of purpose involves convincing the reader to support a position?

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

• Informational

• Descriptive

Which text structure might indicate a persuasive purpose?

• Chronological

• Problem-solution

• Compare and contrast

• Descriptive

How can text features help in identifying the author's purpose?

• By describing characters

• By highlighting main points

• By outlining the plot

• By providing entertainment

What is a key step in actively reading to determine the author's purpose?

• Focusing only on the conclusion

• Reading quickly to get an overview

• Highlighting key facts and details

• Skipping irrelevant sections

The purpose of the excerpt is to: ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• explain.
• inform.

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8.9A

The purpose of the excerpt is to: ​ (a)  

• explain.
• entertain.

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8.9A