When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

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Author's Purpose High School

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.6.6, RI.6.9, RL.6.6

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below
Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below
Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below
The rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When the author is trying to convince you of something:

persuade

inform

entertain

describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When the author is trying to give you information or teach you something:

inform

entertain

describe

persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When the author tries to present you something you would enjoy:

entertain

describe

inform

persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When the author wants to help you see or experience a place, thing, or person:

describe

persuade

entertain

inform

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

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What is the Author's Purpose of the text belowToday, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text belowOnce upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!

What is the Author's Purpose of the text belowThe rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.

When the author is trying to convince you of something:

When the author is trying to give you information or teach you something:

When the author tries to present you something you would enjoy:

When the author wants to help you see or experience a place, thing, or person:

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:

What is the Author's Purpose of the text belowDo you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

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What is the Author's Purpose of the text below
Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below
Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below
The rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below
Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.