
Understanding Author's Purpose and Arguments
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English
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3rd - 4th Grade
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Hard
Jackson Turner
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason authors write texts according to the introduction?
To confuse the reader
To express their feelings and persuade the reader
To entertain the reader
To provide factual information
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example text, what is the author's main argument about dogs?
Dogs are difficult to care for
Dogs are the best pets
Dogs are expensive
Dogs are not loyal
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What qualities of dogs does the author highlight in the example text?
Aggressive and noisy
Expensive and rare
Lazy and boring
Loyal and fun
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can a reader determine the author's point in a text?
By focusing only on the first sentence
By ignoring the title
By analyzing the content and the author's feelings
By reading only the last paragraph
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the author suggest about the placement of the main point in a paragraph?
It is always at the end
It is always in the middle
It is often at the beginning but not always
It is never at the beginning
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to read the entire paragraph according to the final section?
To find spelling errors
To count the number of words
To understand the author's point fully
To memorize the text
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should a reader ask themselves to understand the author's point?
What is the author's favorite color?
What is the length of the text?
What is the author's name?
What is the text about and how does the author feel?
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