Understanding Author's Purpose and Message
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose if they are trying to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an author writes a story to make the reader laugh, what is their purpose?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a clue that an author's purpose is to inform?
The text includes jokes and funny stories.
The text provides facts and information.
The text uses emotional language to sway opinions.
The text describes a beautiful scene.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose if they are writing a manual on how to build a birdhouse?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an author writes a poem about the beauty of nature, what might their purpose be?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes an author's message?
The main character's name
The lesson or moral the author wants to convey
The setting of the story
The number of pages in the book
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an author writes an article about the importance of recycling, what is their likely purpose?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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