Author's Purpose Quiz

What is the main purpose of a text that provides facts and information about the solar system?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which of the following is an example of a text written to entertain?

• A scientific article about climate change

• A novel about a young wizard's adventures

• A political speech urging people to vote

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Identify the author's purpose: "The advertisement claims that this new phone is the best on the market and offers a special discount for a limited time."

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

A biography of a famous scientist is most likely written to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which of the following purposes is most likely for a comedy movie?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Read the following sentence: "The author uses statistics and expert opinions to show the benefits of recycling." What is the author's purpose?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

A travel guidebook about Italy is primarily written to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which of the following is an example of a text written to persuade?

• A documentary about the history of the internet

• A letter to the editor arguing for more public parks

• A short story about a detective solving a mystery

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is the main purpose of a text that tells a funny story about a day at the beach?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of a text written to inform?

• A poem about love

• A news article about a recent election

• A commercial for a new car

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CCSS.W.9-10.2