WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
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What is the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
A form of handwriting known as calligraphy uses a special pen. The letters are formed using up and down strokes. Older documents such as diplomas and certificates use this handwriting.
What is the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
Thomas was unhappy because his little sister had made the honor roll, again. His parents allowed her to do anything she wanted. Thomas didn't make the honor roll this quarter and wouldn't be allowed as many opportunities. Poor Thomas, he will have to study harder next time.
What's the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
What title would best fit the passage above?
Honor Roll Sam
Poor Thomas!
Thomas the Honor Roll Student
Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis of the "Little House" series. She passed away in 1957.
What's the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
What was the author's purpose for writing this passage?
To entertain the reader about Laura Ingalls Wilder's life.
To inform the reader about Laura Ingalls Wilder and how she wrote the "Little House" book series.
To persuade the reader to read the "Little House" book series.
Sarah and her brother, Reid, were playing with the water hose outside one day. Reid hid from Sarah so she wouldn't spray him with the hose. When the back door opened Sarah pointed the hose toward it and sprayed. It wasn't Reid but her mom and she was now dripping wet!
What was the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
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 any slaves who escaped successfully to the north were considered free. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
What was the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
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What was the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
It was a glorious morning in South Carolina. The Sun was shining through the trees. James couldn't wait to grab his fishing pole and call his friend Mark to go fishing. The two friends always had a grand time fishing. They even took their dogs with them and they would swim in the lake while their owners fished.
What was the author's purpose?
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
What better way to spend an early fall evening than to enjoy it in front of a crackling bonfire. As the autumn sun sets, the light in the sky is replaced by the intense yellow and orange glow of the burning flames. The scent of burning firewood, the sight of rising smoke, and the sound of crackling flames ignite the senses while the warmth from the burning embers not only warms the body, but the soul as well.
What was the author's primary purpose for the above statements?
to persuade the readers to have a bonfire
to describe a bonfire to readers
to explain to readers how to enjoy a bonfire
to inform readers of what to expect at a bonfire
You have just read a blog post that gave step-by-step instructions on how to make homemade cinnamon rolls. Each step includes a photo as well as a list of shopping ingredients.
What was the author's primary purpose for writing the blog post?
to entertain readers with the experience of making cinnamon rolls.
to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls instead of buying them.
to explain the steps to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
Select the correct definition for the following author's purpose: Persuade.
To hold the attention of the reader through enjoyment.
To convince the reader of a certain point of view.
To teach or give information to the reader.
Select the correct definition for the following author's purpose: Inform.
To hold the attention of the reader through enjoyment.
To convince the reader of a certain point of view.
To teach or given information to the reader.
Select the correct definition for the following author's purpose: Entertain.
To hold the attention of the reader through enjoyment.
To convince the reader of a certain point of view.
To teach or give information to the reader.
