
Authors Purpose

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English
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7th Grade
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Felisa Ford
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose when writing to inform?
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
2.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of writing aims to engage the reader's imagination and emotions?
(a)
Informative writing
Persuasive writing
Technical writing
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common characteristic of persuasive writing?
It uses vivid language and creative storytelling
It presents information clearly and logically
It aims to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view
It provides facts and data
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which type of text would you most likely find persuasive language and arguments?
Science textbook
Opinion piece
Poem
Story
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand the author's purpose?
To better understand the text and its message
To memorize the text
To ignore the content
To rewrite the text
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
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