Identify Author's Purpose
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a newspaper articles, the author's purpose is to:
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a textbook, the author's purpose is to:
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In an advertisement, the author's purpose is to:
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A public service announcement telling kids to stay in school
explain
describe
inform
persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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