Reviewing Author's Purpose and Text Structure
Authored by Justin Keplinger
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of an author who writes an informative article about climate change?
To entertain the reader with fictional stories
To persuade the reader to take action against climate change
To provide the reader with factual information on climate change
To describe the beauty of nature in relation to climate change
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a problem-and-solution text structure?
The author presents an issue and then suggests one or more solutions.
The author tells a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
The author compares and contrasts two or more subjects.
The author describes a subject and lists its characteristics in detail.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an author is writing a speech to encourage people to vote, what would be their primary purpose?
To entertain the audience with jokes and humor
To inform the audience about the voting process
To persuade the audience to take action and vote
To describe the history of voting rights in a country
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which text structure is most commonly used in a historical narrative?
Compare and contrast
Sequence or chronological order
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An author presents a cause and then explores its effects. Which text structure is being used?
Description
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?
A biography of a famous scientist
A fantasy novel about a magical world
A guidebook for travelers
A manual for a new smartphone
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What text structure is most commonly used in a recipe?
Cause and effect
Chronological or sequential order
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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