Exploring Author's Purpose in Literature
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'P' in the PIE acronym stand for?
Present
Persuade
Predict
Provoke
Tags
CCSS.RF.1.3A
CCSS.RF.2.3F
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.3.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of author's writing as discussed?
To confuse
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of author's purpose involves using facts and teaching?
Persuade
Narrate
Entertain
Inform
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you tell if an author is persuading you?
They describe a scene vividly
They make you laugh
They provide a lot of data
They ask you to do something
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you ask to determine if an author's purpose is to entertain?
Does it make you laugh or tell a story?
Are there factual details?
Does it ask for your opinion?
Is there a call to action?
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example with Slurpee soda, what is the author's primary purpose?
To entertain
To question
To inform
To persuade
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key indicator that an author is trying to inform?
Use of humor
Presentation of facts
Personal anecdotes
Emotional appeal
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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