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WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 56mins
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Class
Date
1.
Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!
What is the authors purpose in this text?
What is the authors purpose in this text?
a)
To Persuade
b)
To Entertain
c)
To Inform
d)
To Explain
2.
The dragon said "What? I didn't mean to burn him but..."
What is the authors purpose in this text?
What is the authors purpose in this text?
a)
To Inform
b)
To Entertain
c)
To Explain
d)
To Inform
3.
1.Get the bread 2.Get the peanut butter and the jelly 3. Spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread. 4.Put the slices of bread together.
What is the authors purpose in this text?
What is the authors purpose in this text?
a)
To Persuade
b)
To Entertain
c)
To Explain
d)
To Inform
4.
If the author is trying to teach me something his/her purpose is...
a)
To Entertain
b)
To Explain
c)
To Inform
d)
To Persuade
5.
If the author is trying to make you laugh his/her purpose is...
a)
To Entertain
b)
To Persuade
c)
To Explain
d)
To Inform
6.
If the author is trying to tell you how to do something, his/her purpose is...
a)
To Entertain
b)
To Explain
c)
To Inform
d)
To Persuade
7.
Commercials are used for...
a)
Persuading
b)
Entertaining
c)
Informing
d)
Explaining
8.
Textbooks are used for...
a)
Entertaining
b)
Informing
9.
Poems and Stories are used for...
a)
Entertaining
b)
Informing
c)
Explaining
d)
Persuading
10.
If the author is trying to get you to do something his/her purpose is...
a)
To Entertain
b)
To Explain
c)
To Persuade
d)
To Inform
11.
In an entertaining story, the readers _______ what they are reading.
a)
Enjoying
b)
Learning from
12.
In an informing the reader is ________ it.
a)
Learning from
b)
Being entertained from
13.
In an persuasive text, the reader is trying to get _________ to do something.
a)
Convinced
b)
Entertained
14.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people sleepy
b)
To make people leave
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To make people read
15.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information or teach something
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
16.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
17.
What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
18.
What is the authors purpose?
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
19.
The dragon said "What? I didn't mean to burn him but..."
What is the authors purpose in this text?
What is the authors purpose in this text?
a)
To Inform
b)
To Entertain
c)
To Explain
d)
To Inform
20.
Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!
What is the authors purpose in this text?
What is the authors purpose in this text?
a)
To Persuade
b)
To Entertain
c)
To Inform
d)
To Explain
21.
When an author's purpose is to inform, the text will include mostly ________.
a)
opinions
b)
funny or imaginary details
c)
characters and a setting
d)
facts (information that is true)
22.
Words like "best," "should," "think," "believe" and "feel" are clues that an author is most likely trying to ________.
a)
entertain you
b)
inform you
c)
persuade you
23.
Choose the author's main purpose(s) in the passage below.
"Run to your nearest toy store and buy the Lazy Crazy Scooter today! Give your tired feet a rest as you zip through town in style on this motorized scooter. It's the best, craziest scooter around!"
"Run to your nearest toy store and buy the Lazy Crazy Scooter today! Give your tired feet a rest as you zip through town in style on this motorized scooter. It's the best, craziest scooter around!"
a)
Persuade you
b)
Inform you
c)
Entertain you
24.
Choose the author's main purposes(s) in the passage below.
The evil monster loomed above Ella, Kai and Jerome. It was taller than the Empire State Building, and it had green, scaly skin. Sparks flew out of its ears as it raised its fist. Ella took a deep breath. "Are you ready?" she asked her friends.
The evil monster loomed above Ella, Kai and Jerome. It was taller than the Empire State Building, and it had green, scaly skin. Sparks flew out of its ears as it raised its fist. Ella took a deep breath. "Are you ready?" she asked her friends.
a)
Persuade you to buy something
b)
Inform you
c)
Entertain you
25.
Choose the author's main purpose(s) in the passage below.
Many people believe that the world’s largest desert is the Sahara. However, the world’s largest desert is actually Antarctica.
Many people believe that the world’s largest desert is the Sahara. However, the world’s largest desert is actually Antarctica.
a)
Persuade you to buy or believe something
b)
Inform you about something or someone
c)
Entertain you by making the story funny, scary, or hilarious
26.
What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
27.
What is the author's purpose?
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
28.
What is the author's purpose?
A care label on the back of a sweatshirt explaining how it should be washed.
A care label on the back of a sweatshirt explaining how it should be washed.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
29.
What is the author's purpose?
A script for a TV show about a detective who can read the minds of farm animals
A script for a TV show about a detective who can read the minds of farm animals
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
30.
What is the author's purpose?
The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare
The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
31.
What is the author's purpose?
A novel about a young girl who demands respect from the world
A novel about a young girl who demands respect from the world
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
32.
What is the author's purpose?
A sticker on a frozen pizza with directions explaining how to cook the pizza and offering nutritional information
A sticker on a frozen pizza with directions explaining how to cook the pizza and offering nutritional information
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
33.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
34.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
35.
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
36.
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
37.
It's New! It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
38.
What is authors purpose????
a)
why the author likes to write
b)
What the author is writing
c)
Why the author is writing
d)
How the author writes
39.
What is a good example of entertain??????
a)
She went up the marigoround
b)
It is 100% that people love this
c)
The dragon blew fire out of his mouth
40.
Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade".
a)
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b)
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d)
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.
41.
What is a good example of Persuade?!?!??!?
a)
I like pie
b)
Im at a park
c)
Buy this and get another one for free
d)
Bake for 140
42.
What is a good example of inform
a)
Mcdonalds is yummy
b)
90% of bacteria smell
c)
Call now and get another product for free
43.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
44.
What is a good example of inform
a)
Mcdonalds is yummy
b)
90% of bacteria smell
c)
Call now and get another product for free
45.
What is a good example of Persuade?!?!??!?
a)
I like pie
b)
Im at a park
c)
Buy this and get another one for free
d)
Bake for 140
46.
the author wants you to do, buy, or believe something
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
entertain
47.
the author wants to give you information
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
48.
the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
49.
advertisements, persuasive letters, opinions, campaign speeches are all examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
50.
textbooks, non-fiction books, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, and directions are examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
51.
fictions stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
52.
In an advertisement, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
53.
In a textbook, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
54.
In a newspaper articles, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
55.
In a campaign speech, the authors purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
56.
In directions, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
57.
The instructions for the board game, Monopoly is meant to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
58.
A child’s letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year is meant to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
59.
A recipe explaining how to make chicken salad sandwiches is meant to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
60.
A Garfield comic from the newspaper in which Garfield hates Mondays and likes lasagna
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
61.
A five paragraph essay where a student argues that people should recycle and not litter
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
62.
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
63.
In directions, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
64.
In directions, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
65.
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
66.
In a poem, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
67.
In a novel, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
68.
In a song, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
69.
Biographies and autobiographies were written to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
70.
Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and will also make you feel good about yourself.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
71.
Why would anyone go an entire day without brushing their teeth? Doing so will cause your teeth to decay, eventually resulting in cavities, which will hurt. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
72.
Bella, the magical unicorn, flew high in the sky. She soared among the clouds, feeling the swift wind in her face. She loved looking down on the enchanted forest and all the wonderful creatures living there.
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
73.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It has a giant red spot, which is actually a huge storm. Jupiter also has more than 50 moons and takes nearly 12 years to orbit the sun.
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
74.
Matt dreamed he had the strongest muscles in the world. He imagined he could lift entire mountains and do things no other humans could. If this came true, he could even become a super hero.
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
75.
If you see a tornado, get indoors quickly. You should avoid standing outside to watch it. They are very dangerous and even the debris around them could hurt you. Be smart, and get to the middle part of your house.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
76.
A predator is an animal that kills other animals for food. Prey is the animal being hunted by the predator. Without enough prey, predators would die off.
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
77.
There are many ways to avoid procrastination. One way is to break your work into manageable chunks of time. Begin by making a list of all the tasks you’d like to complete. Set an alarm for 30-45 minutes and begin the first task. When the alarm goes off, take a 10-minute break to stretch, surf the internet, etc.—even if you haven’t finished. Then, go back to work for another 45 minutes. Working in chunks of time helps you put off time-wasting activities to stay focused on achieving a goal.
a)
entertain
b)
explain
c)
persuade
d)
describe
78.
Sammy was nervous about the audition, but he was excited about the chance to act on stage. When his name was called, he walked confidently to the center of the stage and shaded his eyes to look out into the seats. “Are you there?” he asked. The director replied, “Right here. Please go ahead and read the script.”could be attached
a)
describe
b)
entertain
c)
explain
d)
inform
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