Author's Purpose

What is tone in writing?

• Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer conveys.

• Tone refers to the grammatical structure of a sentence.

• Tone is the choice of words used in a text.

• Tone is the physical appearance of the text.

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What is the author's purpose?

• To inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To provide a detailed analysis of a topic.

• To critique the work of other authors.

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What does it mean to express feelings?

• To share personal thoughts and emotions through writing.

• To keep emotions to oneself and not share them with others.

• To analyze and critique the feelings of others.

• To ignore one's own feelings and focus on external factors.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

• By analyzing the author's biography and background.

• By looking at the title, the content, and the tone of the writing.

• By focusing solely on the conclusion of the text.

• By considering the length of the text and the number of paragraphs.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

• A news article

• A novel

• An advertisement or a persuasive essay

• A scientific report

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CCSS.RI.6.9

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

• A news article

• A fictional novel

• A poem

• A short story

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What does it mean to inform?

• To provide entertainment or enjoyment about a topic.

• To provide information or facts about a topic.

• To confuse someone about a subject.

• To ignore a topic completely.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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What does it mean to entertain?

• To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, poems, or other creative works.

• To create confusion or chaos in a situation.

• To ignore someone's presence or contributions.

• To engage in a serious discussion or debate.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

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Why is understanding the author's purpose important?

• It helps readers better comprehend the text and its message.

• It allows readers to ignore the text's context.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any analysis.

• It provides a summary of the text's content.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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What does it mean to persuade?

• To convince the reader to believe or do something.

• To confuse the reader with complex ideas.

• To entertain the reader with stories.

• To inform the reader about facts.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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