Authors Purpose

Authors Purpose

3rd Grade

11 Qs

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Authors Purpose

Authors Purpose

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An author's purpose is...

the reason an author writes
the reason an author teaches
author's sense of humor
author's way of life. 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

to persuade
to inform
to entertain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

to persuade
to inform
to entertain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain you with a story about artists
to teach you how all artists become famous
to persuade you to attend an art program
to explain how to paint a sunset

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
to teach how to play basketball
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
to explain the rules of basketball

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

entertain: to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
inform: to teach you about the animals in the circus
to persuade you to visit the circus
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

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 get you to do or try something.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

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