Author's Style and Purpose

Quiz
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
+6
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which best shows that the author's purpose is to persuade readers to try Mary's Hairy Salon?
The author admits that her hair needs maintenance every six weeks or so.
The author provides standards for judging a hairdresser and explains how Mary meets those standards.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Review the text. I am quite concerned about the harmful effects of coal mining in our community. Coal mining threatens the health and safety of everyone who lives in Hillsdale. Every year, local coal mining operations emit mercury, lead, and other toxic substances that pollute our air and water. On top of that, the burning of coal puts tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, "Coal plants are the nation's top source of carbon dioxide emissions, the primary cause of global warming." We can shift our community away from coal and toward clean, renewable sources of energy like wind and solar power. The time to act is now! Which best shows that the author's purpose is to convince readers that coal mining is bad for their community?
The author begins by stating a clear position and then provides evidence to support that position.
The author explains the process by which coal results in carbon dioxide emissions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the text. I first went to Mary's Hairy Salon a few months ago. Oh my gosh, was I impressed! Unlike other hairdressers, who pretend to hear you explain what you want and then just start cutting away, Mary really listened. I showed her a picture of the style I wanted, and that is exactly what I got. She took the time to get acquainted with my hair, and she was very knowledgeable. And one of the best parts? It was affordable. For someone whose hair needs maintenance every six weeks or so, that makes all the difference. I highly recommend Mary! Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
to persuade readers to try Mary's Hairy Salonto
inform readers about Mary's Hairy Salon
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When it comes to Author's Purpose, what does PIE stand for?
persuade, investigate, examine
program, interpret, entertain
persuade, inform, entertain
prepare, inform, experiment
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When an author's purpose is to inform, the text will mostly include________.
opinions
funny or imaginary details
characters and a setting
facts
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Words like "best", "should", "think", "believe", and "feel" are clues that an author is most likely to __________.
persuade
inform
entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the author's main purpose(s) in the passage below. "Run to your nearest toy store and buy the Lazy Crazy Scooter today! Give your tired feet a rest as you zip through town in style on this motorized scooter. It's the best, craziest scooter around!"
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
to persuade, inform, and entertain
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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