Author's Purpose Quiz
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English
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's intent in a magazine article that lists the top 10 vacation spots in the world?
To entertain with stories
To inform about vacation spots
To persuade to visit a specific place
To describe the history of travel
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which persuasive technique is used when an author writes, "Our toothpaste is recommended by 9 out of 10 dentists"?
Emotional appeal
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Statistics
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.2.8
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you interpret the mood of a poem that describes a peaceful, quiet forest?
Tense
Calm
Exciting
Scary
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.4
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you describe the tone of a letter from a friend who is excited about their birthday party?
Sad
Angry
Joyful
Bored
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.4
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's intent in writing a story about a brave dog saving a family from a fire?
To inform readers about fire safety
To entertain readers with an exciting story
To persuade readers to adopt a dog
To explain how fires start
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of a passage that describes how recycling helps the environment?
Recycling is a fun activity
Recycling can save money
Recycling benefits the environment
Recycling is difficult to do
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's intent in a book that explains how to build a birdhouse?
To entertain with a story
To inform with instructions
To persuade to buy a birdhouse
To describe different types of birds
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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