Understanding Author's Purpose

What is the primary goal of analyzing a text's structure?

• To understand the author's personal background

• To determine the author's purpose

• To critique the writing style

• To memorize the content more easily

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common text structure?

• Argumentative

• Problem and Solution

• Comparison

• Chronological

Why is it important to distinguish the main idea from supporting details?

• To better understand the text's purpose

• To reduce the text's length

• To improve reading speed

• To support the main idea

What should you first jot down to determine the author's purpose?

• Every detail mentioned

• The main idea of each paragraph

• Questions about the text

• Your personal opinions on the topic

What does the second paragraph mainly discuss?

• The types of sharks caught

• Accidental shark catching by fishermen

• Shark endangerment

• Fishermen's profits

What common mistake do students make when identifying the main idea?

• Listing details instead of summarizing

• Focusing only on the first sentence

• Skipping paragraphs

• Ignoring the details

What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

• The profitability of dogfish

• The impact of overfishing on sharks

• The types of shark repellents

• Global shark populations

How does the author structure the information in the text?

• By listing facts randomly

• By narrating a personal story

• By outlining a problem and a solution

• By comparing different viewpoints

What ultimately helps to determine the author's purpose?

• The number of paragraphs

• The main ideas and structure

• The text's length

• The author's reputation

What is the author's purpose in the article discussed?

• To argue

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain