M1W2Author's Purpose Quiz

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

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a place

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Why might an author write a story about a superhero saving a city?

• To inform the reader about city safety

• To entertain the reader with an exciting story

• To persuade the reader to become a superhero

• To describe the history of the city

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Read the following passage: "The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing. It was a perfect day for a picnic." What is the author's purpose in this passage?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

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An author writes a letter to the editor arguing for more parks in the city. What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

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How can you determine the author's purpose in a text?

• By looking at the title

• By reading the first sentence

• By analyzing the content and context

• By counting the number of pages

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

• A fairy tale about a dragon

• A news article about a recent event

• A poem about love

• A commercial for a new toy

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Why might an author write a biography of a famous person?

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To inform about the person's life

• To persuade readers to like the person

• To describe a fictional place

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Read the following sentence: "The author wrote this book to show how important it is to recycle." What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

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An author writes a story about a young girl who overcomes obstacles to achieve her dreams. What might be the author's purpose?

• To inform about obstacles

• To entertain with an inspiring story

• To persuade readers to follow their dreams

• To describe the girl's life

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How can you distinguish between an author's purpose to inform and to entertain?

• By the length of the text

• By the use of facts and details versus storytelling elements

• By the number of characters

• By the type of illustrations used

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