Quiz on Text Structure and Author's Purpose

What does text structure mean?

• The information in the text.

• The way the author feels about the topic.

• The way the author organizes and presents the information in the text.

• How the text is typed up.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does author's purpose mean?

• The way an author organizes his or her writing.

• The tone an author uses to communicate his or her message.

• The reason why an author writes about a topic or issue.

• The way the author feels about the topic they are writing about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the text structure? (select your answer)

• Cause and Effect

• Sequential Order

• Chronological Order

What is the author’s purpose in this paragraph? (select your answer)

• To explain key features in identifying the Chupacabra or Bigfoot

• To describe the characteristics of the cryptid Chupacabra

• To judge those that believe the Chupacabra and Bigfoot exist

Underline or highlight the evidence that helped you answer questions 3 and 4.