Author's Purpose Practice
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is when the author gives opinions about a topic to influence the reader.
Inform
Persuade
Explain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is when the author uses senses and descriptions to show something to the reader.
Inform
Explain
Describe
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is when the author gives facts and information about a topic.
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is when the author writes a story for people to enjoy.
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is when the author gives directions or instructions to help the reader.
Inform
Persuade
Explain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which would be the most likely purpose for the author of a textbook?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To make laugh
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What would most likely be the purpose for the author of a book with a story and characters?
To inform
To explain
To persuade
To entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
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