Wk2 R-Author's Purpose Quiz

First and Last Name

1. Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists
• to explain how to paint a sunset
• to convince you to attend an art program

2. The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat. What is the author's purpose?

• to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
• to explain how to go shopping for food
• to convince you to eat vegetables

3. Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
• to teach how to play basketball
• to explain the rules of basketball

4. Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. What is the author's purpose?

• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
• to persuade you to visit the circus
• to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

5. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career. What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about school
• to persuade you to work hard in school
• to explain the best colleges

6. The purpose of a television commercial is to ________.

• persuade
• inform
• entertain

7. The purpose of a non-fiction book is to _________.

• persuade
• inform
• entertain