4.10A Understanding Author's Purpose and Message

What is the author's main purpose in writing a story about a young girl who learns to play the piano?

• To entertain readers with a funny story

• To inform readers about piano lessons

• To persuade readers to take up music

• To share a lesson about perseverance

Which of the following best summarizes the main message of a text where a character overcomes fear to try something new?

• It's important to always follow the rules.

• Trying new things can be scary but rewarding.

• Friends are more important than family.

• Hard work always leads to success.

How does the author structure a text that describes a problem and then offers a solution?

• By listing events in chronological order

• By comparing and contrasting different ideas

• By presenting a problem and then explaining how it was solved

• By describing a setting in detail

What does the phrase "time flew by" mean in a story where a character is having fun?

• Time moved very slowly.

• Time passed quickly.

• Time stopped completely.

• Time was irrelevant.

Why might an author use a metaphor like "the world is a stage" in their writing?

• To describe a literal stage

• To suggest that life is like a play with different roles

• To explain how to build a stage

• To show that everyone is an actor

What is the author's purpose in a text that explains how recycling helps the environment?

• To entertain with a story about recycling

• To inform about the benefits of recycling

• To persuade people to stop recycling

• To describe the history of recycling

Which sentence best summarizes the main message of a story where teamwork leads to success?

• Working alone is always better.

• Teamwork can help achieve goals.

• Success is only for the lucky.

• Hard work is not necessary.

In a poem, the author writes "the moon smiled down on us." What does this figurative language suggest?

• The moon was actually smiling.

• The moon was bright and comforting.

• The moon was frowning.

• The moon was hidden by clouds.

What is author's purpose?

• The reason why the author likes the text he wrote.

• The reason why the author wrote the text.

• The reason why the author became a writer.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.8

Why is it important to understand the author's purpose when reading a text?

• To learn about the author's personal life

• To memorize the plot of the text

• To understand the historical context of the text

• To comprehend the message, tone, and perspective of the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.6