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

Persuade the audience to buy the game.

Entertain the audience with a cool story.

Inform the audience about the game's release date.

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.

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

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

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.

The fastest land animal is the cheetah.

A menu at a restaurant is primarily written for what purpose?

To inform you about the dishes available and their prices.

To describe the food in great detail.

To entertain you with funny descriptions of the food.

To persuade you to order a specific dish.

An author writes a letter to the editor of a newspaper arguing that a new park should be built in the neighborhood. What is their purpose?

To persuade the community to support their idea.

To complain about the lack of a park.

To entertain the community with a story about a park.

To inform the community about the need for a park.

What is the author's purpose for writing a book of jokes and riddles?

To entertain the reader with humor.

To inform the reader about history.

To explain the meaning of jokes.

To persuade the reader to be a comedian.

A website for a local animal shelter that features photos and descriptions of animals that are available for adoption has what primary purpose?

To persuade people to adopt an animal.

To describe the animals in detail.

To inform people about the animals at the shelter.

To entertain with cute animal pictures.

An author who writes a biography about a famous inventor is most likely trying to...

Inform the reader about the inventor's life and work.

Entertain the reader with a dramatic story.

Celebrate the inventor's accomplishments.

Persuade the reader that the inventor was the greatest.

What is the author's purpose for writing a play for a school production?

To entertain the audience with a performance.

To describe the characters and their actions.

To inform the audience about drama.

To persuade the audience to become actors.

A recipe for chocolate chip cookies, including a list of ingredients and a set of numbered steps, has what purpose?

To inform the reader on how to make cookies.

To persuade the reader to eat more cookies.

To describe the taste of cookies.

To entertain the reader with a story about a cookie.

Author's Purpose Quiz (Thursday)

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8th Grade

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1 min • 5 pts

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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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...

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?

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

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

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

Which of these has the purpose to persuade?

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

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

The main purpose of a textbook is to...

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

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