Author's Purpose and Types of Evidence
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English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an allusion?
A direct quote from a text
A detailed description of an event
A fictional story
A reference to a person, text, event, or phrase that the writer expects the reader to know
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes an analogy?
A comparison between two identical things
A comparison between two different things that also have similarities
A list of differences between two things
A metaphorical statement
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the type of evidence used when an author includes a personal story to support their argument.
Personal experience
Hypothetical situation
Analogy
Statistics
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using statistics in writing?
To entertain the reader
To provide a narrative
To support a reason with proven information
To create a hypothetical scenario
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does an author appeal to a reader's logic?
By using emotional language
By presenting hard facts and rational arguments
By sharing personal anecdotes
By referencing popular culture
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a hypothetical situation?
A real-life event that happened last year
A statistical report from a government agency
A fictional scenario created to illustrate a point
A quote from a famous author
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might an author choose to use an authority as evidence in their writing?
To entertain the audience
To confuse the reader
To create a fictional narrative
To demonstrate expertise and credibility on the topic
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
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