Understanding Author's Purpose and Language

What is the primary purpose of an author using an extended metaphor in a text?

• To provide a detailed description of a character

• To create a vivid image that supports the theme

• To introduce a new setting

• To list factual information

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The sun set at 6 PM.

• The classroom was a zoo during the break.

• The book has 300 pages.

• The car is red.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the use of a chronological text structure contribute to an author's purpose?

• It helps to create suspense by revealing events out of order.

• It allows the author to present events in a logical sequence.

• It emphasizes the importance of a single event.

• It provides detailed descriptions of characters.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay.

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint

• To describe a historical event

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze how the use of headings and subheadings in a text contributes to the author's purpose.

• They provide additional information about the topic.

• They help organize the content and guide the reader.

• They offer a summary of the entire text.

• They introduce new characters in the story.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the author's use of an extended metaphor enhances the message of a poem.

• It simplifies the language for younger readers.

• It creates a direct comparison that deepens the reader's understanding.

• It provides a factual account of events.

• It lists the main points of the poem.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the author's message in a text that describes the consequences of deforestation?

• To entertain with stories about animals

• To inform about the process of deforestation

• To warn about the environmental impact of deforestation

• To describe the beauty of forests

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate how the author's use of a problem-solution text structure supports their message.

• It highlights the complexity of the problem without offering solutions.

• It presents a clear issue and suggests ways to address it.

• It provides a chronological account of events.

• It describes characters in detail.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Interpret the extended metaphor in the phrase "Time is a thief."

• Time is a person who steals objects.

• Time is valuable and should be saved.

• Time takes away moments and opportunities.

• Time is a tool for measuring events.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe how the author's use of figurative language in a narrative achieves a specific purpose.

• It provides a factual account of events.

• It creates vivid imagery that enhances the reader's experience.

• It lists the main points of the narrative.

• It simplifies the language for younger readers.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept