Author's Purpose Quiz

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

Which persuasive technique is used when an author writes, "Our toothpaste is recommended by 9 out of 10 dentists"?

• Emotional appeal

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Statistics

How would you interpret the mood of a poem that describes a peaceful, quiet forest?

• Tense

• Calm

• Exciting

• Scary

How would you describe the tone of a letter from a friend who is excited about their birthday party?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Bored

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

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

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

What is the main idea of a paragraph that talks about the different types of clouds and their characteristics?

• Clouds are fun to watch

• Clouds can be dangerous

• There are different types of clouds with unique features

• Clouds are always white

Which of the following is a persuasive technique used by an author trying to convince readers to eat more vegetables?

• Describing the taste of vegetables

• Listing health benefits of vegetables

• Telling a story about a vegetable garden

• Explaining how vegetables grow

Which persuasive technique is used when an author writes, "Join millions of happy customers who have switched to our product"?

• Emotional appeal

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Statistics