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Author,Purpose,Audience

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the 3 main purposes for writing something?

a)

For fun, because you're bored, to inform

b)

To persuade, to waste time, for Homework

c)

Because your getting payed, its your job, someone made you

d)

to persuade,to inform and to entertain

2.

Can the author control who reads his work?

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

What does to Persuade mean?

a)

To convince someone to do something.

b)

To belief only on your own religion.

c)

To move something from one place to another.

d)

To be lonely, an outcast

4.

Can you always find the name of the author?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Why is it Important to always check if the author is reliable?

a)

They could just be giving their opinion and know nothing about the topic?

b)

So you can learn more about them

c)

So you guys can become bestfriends

d)

To know what they personally like

6.

What is an intended Audience?

a)

Someone who likes Potatoes

b)

Who the piece was written for

c)

someone that likes to read

d)

Who makes cars

7.

Can the author incorporate multiple purposes?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

Sometimes

8.

If the tittle of an article is "How to Skateboard" what can you infer the intended audience is?

a)

Someone who is trying to learn how to skateboard

b)

Someone who is an expert at skateboarding

c)

Someone who is trying to learn how to cook

d)

someone who works in the medical field

9.

If an article is tittle "Why You should Buy a Dog" what can you infer about the purpose for writing this?

a)

To entertain

b)

To persuade

c)

To inform

10.

You can determine the purpose for writing any passage by asking yourself what question?

a)

"Why is the writer telling me about this?"

b)

"Why cant i take a nap?"

c)

"Where does the author live?"

d)

"Why do i need a dog?"

11.

What's your favorite anime/show that you recommend if you have any?

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