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WorksheetsIdentifying Author's Purpose
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
This pertains to the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character.
characterization
narration
exposition
description
An element of a story that generally refers to the time and place of the story.
character
conflict
plot
setting
An element of the story used to describe the main events of the story.
character
conflict
plot
setting
This is the technical term for someone who writes a story for a film.
author
scriptwriter
screenplay writer
television writer
This film genre induces strong feelings of excitement, tension, suspense and other similar emotions.
comedy
romance
thriller
drama
Sonita, a determined Afghan teenager who overcomes living as a refugee in Iran (where female singers are banned from singing solo) and her family’s plan to sell her into marriage to follow her dreams of becoming a rapper. What could be the author's purpose in making this characterization?
even people that we call heroes have flaws
individuals have certain ways to cope with changes
the key to receiving enlightenment is to step aside from the ego
stand up for your conviction
This documentary infuses empathy and ardor to our world’s oceans and their vibrant ecosystems, as well as those working hard to save what’s left of it (Chasing Coral). What is the author's purpose in this piece?
the key to receiving enlightenment is to step aside from the ego
individuals have certain ways to cope with changes
even people that we call heroes have flaws
it is our duty to protect and save Mother Earth
Goyo, one of the youngest generals during the Philippine-American war, led key battles but made key tactical mistakes (Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral). What is the author's purpose with the characterization?
even people that we call heroes have flaws
individuals have certain ways to cope with changes
it is our duty to protect and save Mother Earth
stand up for your conviction
There are two main purposes in writing a story - to inform and to _____________.
negate
entertain
debate
persuade
Through a particular scene, the author can evoke a certain _____________________ felt by the audience
attitude
emotion
conviction
justification
