Author's Purpose & Viewpoint

Author's Purpose & Viewpoint

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English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.6, RI.5.5, RI.7.9

+11

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when writing to explain?

Back

The author's purpose is to provide information or instructions to help the reader understand a concept or process.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?

Back

The author's purpose is to engage the reader's emotions and imagination, often through storytelling or humor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when an author has a positive viewpoint?

Back

It means the author expresses a favorable opinion or attitude towards a subject, highlighting its benefits or importance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose when writing to inform?

Back

The author's purpose is to present facts, data, or information to educate the reader about a specific topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

Back

Look for clues in the content, tone, and style of writing, as well as the intended audience and context.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of writing that aims to explain?

Back

A how-to guide or instructional manual that provides step-by-step directions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of writing that aims to entertain?

Back

A fictional story or a humorous article that aims to amuse the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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