Author's Purpose & Message

What is imagery in literature?

• Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

• A type of poetry that uses rhyme and meter.

• A narrative technique that focuses on character development.

• A form of dialogue that reveals the plot.

What does it mean to be caring and considerate?

• Showing kindness and thoughtfulness towards others.

• Being indifferent to others' feelings.

• Prioritizing one's own needs over others.

• Ignoring the needs of those around you.

Why is understanding an author's purpose important?

• It helps readers comprehend the text more deeply and appreciate the author's intent.

• It allows readers to ignore the text and focus on their own opinions.

• It makes reading more difficult and confusing for the reader.

• It encourages readers to skip sections of the text that seem unimportant.

What is a text's theme?

• The underlying message or main idea that runs throughout the text.

• The author's personal opinion on a subject.

• The setting and time period in which the text takes place.

• The characters and their development throughout the story.

What is the difference between an author's purpose and an author's message?

• The author's purpose is the lesson conveyed through the text, while the author's message is the reason for writing.

• The author's purpose is the reason for writing, while the author's message is the lesson or insight conveyed through the text.

• The author's purpose is to entertain, while the author's message is to inform.

• The author's purpose is the main character's journey, while the author's message is the setting of the story.

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

• They provide hints about the meaning of words or ideas based on the surrounding text.

• They make the text longer and more complex.

• They eliminate the need for a dictionary.

• They confuse the reader with irrelevant information.

Why do authors include imagery in their stories?

• To create images in the reader's mind as they read, to interest the reader, and to make the story entertaining.

• To provide a detailed background of the characters.

• To confuse the reader and make the story more complex.

• To summarize the main points of the story.

What role does tone play in understanding an author's purpose?

• Tone is irrelevant to understanding an author's purpose.

• Tone conveys the author's attitude towards the subject, which can reveal their purpose.

• Tone only affects the emotional response of the reader.

• Tone is the same as the author's writing style.

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

• Look for clues in the text that indicate why the author wrote it, such as the tone, style, and content.

• Consider the length of the text and the number of chapters it contains.

• Analyze the author's biography and personal experiences.

• Focus solely on the main characters and their actions.

What does an author's message refer to?

• A specific event in the story.

• The universal message or lesson.

• The author's biography.

• The setting of the story.