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Author's Purpose
Quiz
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
+8
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When an author writes a detailed description of a sunset, what is their primary purpose?
Inform
Describe
Entertain
Explain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose if they write a manual on how to use a new piece of technology?
Entertain
Persuade
Describe
Explain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When an author writes an article arguing that summer vacations should be longer, what is their purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Explain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If an author writes a biography of a famous scientist, detailing their life and achievements, what is their primary purpose?
Describe
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose if they write a step-by-step guide on how to bake a cake?
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
Explain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If an author writes a story about their childhood in a small town, focusing on the sights, sounds, and feelings of that time, what is their purpose?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose if they are providing facts and information about the solar system?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
Describe
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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