Understanding Author's Purpose and Tone

Understanding Author's Purpose and Tone

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Journalism, Education

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial explains the purpose and tone in writing and photography. It covers three common purposes: to inform, persuade, and entertain. Tone reveals the author's attitude and can be objective, lighthearted, or ironic. Irony involves a contrast between expectations and reality, often with humorous effects. Understanding these elements is crucial for critical reading.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tone of the newspaper photo described in the introduction?

Humorous and ironic

Joyful and celebratory

Solemn and respectful

Angry and bitter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of writing?

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

To confuse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of an author who writes to persuade?

To provide facts

To amuse the reader

To argue or prove a point

To describe a scene

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does an author express tone in their writing?

By the length of sentences

By selecting specific words and details

Through the use of metaphors

Through the use of punctuation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tone is expressed in the statement: 'I hate this job. The customers are rude, the managers are idiots, and the food smells like dog chow'?

Bitter and angry

Enthusiastic and positive

Neutral and objective

Humorous and ironic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes irony?

A straightforward statement

A factual report

A contrast between expectations and reality

A detailed description

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is sarcasm considered to be?

A persuasive technique

A factual statement

A form of verbal irony

A type of metaphor

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