Author's Purpose and Context Clues

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

the author wants to give you information

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this diary entry?

• To record events in her life.

• To tell her side of the story.

• To provide an explanation for her actions.

• To emphasize.

When an author writes a passage that includes facts about the importance of recycling, what is most likely the author's purpose?

• To entertain readers with a story about recycling.

• To persuade readers to recycle more.

• To describe a personal experience with recycling.

• To inform readers about recycling processes.

A book review that discusses the strengths and weaknesses of a novel is most likely written with what author's purpose?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To explain

If a novel's passage vividly describes the adventures of its protagonist in a fantasy world, the author's purpose is primarily to:

• Inform readers about a fantasy world.

• Persuade readers to believe in the fantasy world.

• Entertain readers with stories of adventure.

• Describe the author's personal experiences.

An editorial that argues for the need for more public parks in urban areas is most likely written with what author's purpose?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To explain

When an author writes a book review that focuses heavily on criticizing the plot and character development, what can you infer about the author's purpose?

• To inform readers about the book's content.

• To persuade readers not to read the book.

• To entertain readers with a humorous take on the book.

• To provide a balanced overview of the book.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

James woke up with a start. He knew there was something he wanted to remember. He rubbed his eyes and looked around his room. Suddenly, it occurred to him: today was his birthday! “Mom! Mom!” he called out. “It’s today!” His mother opened his door slowly. “Look out the window, James.” James leapt out of bed and ran to the window. There in the driveway was the most beautiful unicorn he had ever seen. “She’s all yours, James,” his mother said.
The author most likely wrote this selection to -

• Explain how to get your very own unicorn. 

• Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.

• Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present. 

• Describe what the birthday party looked like.