
Analyzing Author's Purpose in Nonfiction Texts

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the acronym P.I.E. stand for in the context of author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Predict, Interpret, Evaluate
Present, Illustrate, Explain
Purpose, Interest, Engagement
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of most informational texts?
To entertain the reader with fictional stories
To provide factual information or teach something
To persuade the reader towards a specific viewpoint
To describe a person, place, or thing in detail
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are lobbyists in Washington D.C. used as an example in the video?
To explain the role of lobbyists in the legislative process
To argue that all lobbyists have a negative impact on politics
To illustrate how authors' purposes can influence their texts
To show how lobbying is beneficial for the government
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the hypothetical scenario, what are the two industries in conflict?
The cake and cookie industries
The pie and cake industries
The bread and cake industries
The pie and pastry industries
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason to maintain a healthy skepticism when reading informational texts?
To identify potential biases and misleading information
To learn new vocabulary
To critique the author's writing style
To find grammatical errors
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the author of the fake opinion column want to persuade readers to believe?
That cake is healthier than pie
That pie is dangerous to dental health
That cake consumption leads to dental health issues
That all desserts are beneficial for health
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author of the fake opinion column mention that cake 'rarely contains fruit'?
To suggest that pie, often containing fruit, is a healthier choice
To argue that fruit is harmful to dental health
To promote fruit consumption separately from desserts
To provide a recipe for fruitless cake
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