Exploring Author's Language and Purpose

Which point of view uses "I" or "we" to tell the story?

• First-person

• Third-person

• Second-person

• Omniscient

What is the author's purpose if a text is written to make you laugh?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

Which of the following is a simile?

• The clouds danced across the sky.

• The car roared down the street.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The wind whispered softly.

What does the word "onomatopoeia" mean?

• A word that rhymes

• A word that imitates a sound

• A word that describes a person

• A word that is a name

Which text structure is used when an author lists events in the order they happened?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

What does the author's "voice" mean in a story?

• The way the author sounds when reading aloud

• The author's unique style and personality in writing

• The main character's opinion

• The setting of the story

Which of the following is an example of literal language?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The sun was shining brightly.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The thunder grumbled angrily.

If a story is told by someone outside the story, which point of view is it?

• First-person

• Third-person

• Second-person

• Fourth-person

What is the main message called that the author wants you to learn from a text?

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

Which of these is a sound device?

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole