What does the term "Explain" mean in the context of author's purpose?

Discusses the steps in a process

What does the term "Express" mean in the context of writing?

Authors write about their thoughts and feelings

Authors write factual information

Authors write fictional stories

Authors write persuasive arguments

What does it mean to persuade or influence someone?

To convince them that their way is the best way of thinking

Which of the following is a possible reason for writing a persuasive piece?

To influence you to buy a product

What does the term "compare" mean?

To view in relation to something else; to note what is similar about two or more things

To describe something in detail

To list differences between two things

What does the term "contrast" mean?

To note differences between two (or more) things

To find similarities between two things

To ignore differences between things

What is the purpose of transition words in a text?

To maintain the flow of ideas and signal the author's purpose

What is a rhetorical question?

A question to which no answer is expected

A question that requires a detailed answer

A question that is always answered with "yes" or "no"

A question that is asked to gather information

Why is a rhetorical question asked?

To emphasize a point being made

What is the primary purpose of expository text?

To explain and convey information about a specific topic

How does expository text differ from narrative text?

Expository text conveys information, while narrative text tells a story

Expository text is fictional, while narrative text is factual

Expository text is written in first person, while narrative text is in third person

Expository text uses dialogue, while narrative text does not

The subject or major argument of a piece of writing

A sentence that states the main idea

What is a topic sentence?

The sentence in a paragraph that states the main idea

The subject or major argument of a composition

Words or phrases in bold print that indicate the topic of a portion of the text

A sentence that states the main idea

The subject or major argument of a composition

It's important to know the audience because... (select all that apply)

the writer should match the argument to the audience

the writer should match the formality of their writing to the audience

the writer should match the purpose of their writing to the audience

the writer should make sure they are always entertaining their audience

Influence of Audience and Purpose on Writing

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How do audience and purpose influence a writer's choice of organizational pattern, language, and devices?

They determine the length of the text.

They help in deciding the font style.

They guide the writer in structuring the content effectively.

They influence the choice of paper quality.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

The author's intent

The style of writing

The length of the text

The genre of the book

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author's purpose refer to?

The reason for writing

The number of pages

The type of characters

The setting of the story

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a text that describes something?

To help you see or experience a place, thing, or person

To confuse the reader

To summarize a story

To argue a point

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does describing something involve?

Giving a lot of details about something

Making a brief statement

Asking questions

Providing a list of items

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author do when they describe something?

Tells the specific features of something

Writes a poem

Draws a picture

Sings a song

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of content that is meant to entertain?

To inform

To persuade

For enjoyment

To educate

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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Influence of Audience and Purpose on Writing

How do audience and purpose influence a writer's choice of organizational pattern, language, and devices?

What is the author's purpose?

What does the author's purpose refer to?

What is the purpose of a text that describes something?

What does describing something involve?

What does the author do when they describe something?

What is the primary purpose of content that is meant to entertain?

Which of the following is typical of something meant to entertain?

Content written for entertainment is primarily intended for what?

What does the term "Explain" mean in the context of author's purpose?

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