Authors Purpose 2

What type of text is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet classified as?

• Entertaining, as it tells a tragic story meant to engage the audience.

• A historical document that outlines the events of the time.

• A comedy that focuses on humorous situations and characters.

• A philosophical treatise exploring the nature of love.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

• A novel about a young wizard's journey

• An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.

• A poem about nature's beauty

• A short story about friendship and adventure.

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How can you identify the purpose of a text?

• By analyzing the content, tone, and structure of the text.

• By summarizing the text in your own words.

• By identifying the author's name and background.

• By reading the text aloud to understand its rhythm.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

• A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.

• A scientific research paper on quantum physics.

• A historical biography of a famous leader.

• A manual on how to fix a car.

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What are common features of entertaining texts?

• Humor, engaging characters, and a compelling plot.

• Complex vocabulary and lengthy descriptions.

• A focus on technical details and factual accuracy.

• A lack of character development and minimal conflict.

What is the significance of understanding an author's purpose?

• It helps readers critically evaluate the text and understand the author's intent.

• It allows readers to ignore the author's background and focus on the story.

• It makes the reading experience faster and more enjoyable.

• It encourages readers to form their own opinions without considering the text.

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What types of texts are typically considered informative?

• Novels, poems, and short stories

• Articles, textbooks, and manuals that provide factual information.

• Comics, graphic novels, and illustrations

• Advertisements, brochures, and flyers

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What is a common structure used in persuasive writing?

• A narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.

• Introduction, body paragraphs with arguments, and a conclusion.

• A list of facts and statistics without a clear argument.

• A series of questions and answers.

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What role does audience play in determining a text's purpose?

• The intended audience influences the style, tone, and content of the text.

• The audience has no impact on the text's purpose.

• The audience only affects the length of the text.

• The audience determines the author's personal beliefs.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

• A young girl’s note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy.

• A scientific report on climate change.

• A recipe for chocolate chip cookies.

• A diary entry about a fun day at the park.

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