Author's Purpose & Making Connections

What is Author's Purpose?

• the main idea of a text

• the supporting details from a text

• the author's theme

• the author's reason for writing a text

Which of the following is an example of a text-to-text connection?

• Comparing a character in one book to a character in another book

• Relating a personal experience to a story

• Describing the setting of a story

• Summarizing the plot of a book

Which of the following is an example of a text-to-text connection in literature?

• Noticing that both "Harry Potter" and "Percy Jackson" series feature young protagonists with special abilities.

• Relating a character's feelings to your own experiences.

• Connecting the events of a story to a historical event.

• Summarizing the plot of a novel.

Identify the author's message in a text that discusses the importance of recycling.

• Recycling is a waste of time

• Recycling helps conserve natural resources

• Recycling is expensive

• Recycling is only for certain materials

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What reasoning might an author use to support their message that exercise is beneficial for mental health?

• Exercise is a waste of time

• Exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety

• Exercise is only for athletes

• Exercise is too difficult for most people

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What is the author's purpose in a text that aims to inform readers about the water cycle?

• To persuade readers to conserve water

• To entertain readers with stories about water

• To provide factual information about how the water cycle works

• To describe the beauty of water bodies

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Explain the author's message in a text that argues for the benefits of renewable energy.

• Renewable energy is too costly

• Renewable energy is a sustainable and environmentally friendly option

• Renewable energy is unreliable

• Renewable energy is only for developed countries

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What is the main purpose of an author when they write a persuasive text?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint

• To describe a setting

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What is the purpose of this image?

• To show people learning about art

• To convince you that art is amazing

• To influence people to buy art

• To create a love of art

What is the author's purpose?

• To highlight that education is important

• To convince students to go to college

• To invite a conversation about trade schools

• To protect people's thoughts on education