Author's Purpose Quiz (Thursday)

An author's purpose is their reason for writing. When an author writes to convince the reader to think or act a certain way, their purpose is to...

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the following sentence:

The American bald eagle is a symbol of freedom and can be found near large bodies of water with tall trees.

What is the author's purpose?

• To describe the beauty of the bald eagle.

• To entertain the reader with an exciting story about an eagle.

• To inform the reader about bald eagles.

• To persuade the reader to protect bald eagles.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose for writing a fictional story about a talking bear?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

• To explain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

A poster that says, 'Vote for Jane Smith for Student Council President!' is an example of what author's purpose?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To describe

• To entertain

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

If you read an article titled 'How to Bake a Chocolate Cake,' what is the most likely author's purpose?

• To entertain

• To analyze

• To inform

• To persuade

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of these has the purpose to persuade?

• A funny poem about a cat that can fly.

• An entry in a dictionary that defines a word.

• A list of facts about the planets in our solar system.

• A blog post sharing a personal opinion on a new movie.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A newspaper article about a recent flood, including details about the damage and safety tips for residents, has what author's purpose?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

An advertisement for a new video game is created with the purpose to...

• Entertain the audience with a cool story.

• Persuade the audience to buy the game.

• Inform the audience about the game's release date.

• Critique the game.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

The main purpose of a textbook is to...

• Inform the reader about a subject.

• Entertain the reader with a fun story.

• Persuade the reader to agree with a specific theory.

• Inspire the reader to learn more.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence is an example of the author's purpose to entertain?

• The sun is a star located at the center of the solar system.

• You should buy this brand of sneakers because they are the best.

• Once upon a time, a dragon lived in a tall, glass tower.

• The fastest land animal is the cheetah.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6