Author's Purpose Quiz

What is the purpose of the author in the text?

• To entertain the readers

• To inform the readers

• To persuade the readers

• To criticize the readers

What is the memory device mentioned by the author for the purpose of writing?

• M.N.O.

• X.Y.Z.

• A.B.C.

• P.I.E.

What is the author's opinion about cake and pie in the fake story?

• Both cake and pie are equally good

• The author does not express any opinion

• Pie is better than cake

• Cake is better than pie

What information did the author choose to include in the fake story?

• Cake is healthy for teeth

• Pie is dangerous for health

• Pie is better than cake in every aspect

• Cake rarely contains fruit

What information did the author choose to leave out in the fake story?

• The study included both pies and cakes

• The study did not include any desserts

• The study only focused on cake

• The study was not conducted by dentists

What is the connotation of the author's word choices in the fake story?

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Positive and encouraging

• Neutral and unbiased

• Negative and alarming

What is the overall tone of the fake story?

• Negative and critical

• Neutral and indifferent

• Funny and entertaining

• Positive and supportive

What is the author's association with big dessert according to the text?

• The author is against big dessert companies

• The author is neutral towards big dessert companies

• The author is in favor of big dessert companies

• The author is in favor of big free education

What is the author's purpose in mentioning the lobbyists in Washington, D.C.?

• To provide a real-world example of biased writing

• To entertain the readers

• To criticize the government

• To promote the work of lobbyists

What is the author's ultimate message to the readers?

• To be skeptical of all information

• To trust every piece of information

• To avoid reading informational text

• To ignore the author's purpose