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Author's Purpose

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose that an author may write a text for?

a)

Persuade you to buy a product

b)

Inform you about a topic the author knows about

c)

Entertain you with fun stories about their childhood

d)

Entertain you with factual information

2.

An author's purpose refers to -- an author writes a story

(a)  

3.

Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!


The purpose of this selection is mainly to -

a)

show kids how fun a water hose fight can be

b)

encourage kids to be careful when playing pranks

c)

teach kids to think before they act

d)

share with kids a fun summer activity

4.

"Gabby! Run!" the zookeeper yelled. A baby hippo was running full speed toward Gabby.


Why does the author use exclamation marks?

a)

To show the importance of hippo health

b)

To describe the speaker's thoughts

c)

To emphasize the danger of the situation.

5.

Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?

a)

She is impatient.

b)

She is tired.

c)

She is caring and considerate.

d)

She is frustrated.

6.

Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?

a)

She is impatient.

b)

She is tired.

c)

She is caring and considerate.

d)

She is frustrated.

7.

Why do authors include imagery in their stories?

a)

To interest the reader

b)

To create images in the reader's mind as they read

c)

To make the story entertaining

d)

All of the above

8.

What is the best amusement park ever? (multiple answers allowed)

a)

Disneyland or Disneyworld

b)

I don't have a favorite

c)

Legoland

d)

Seaworld

e)

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

9.

What beverage do you drink most often?

a)

Soda

b)

Water

c)

Tea

d)

Juice

10.

What is the best time of day for getting work done?

a)

Morning (9am - 11am)

b)

Afternoon (11am - 2pm)

c)

Evening (2pm - 5pm)

d)

Night (5pm - 9pm)

11.

Which picture of my dog, Lulu, is cuter?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
12.
an instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
13.
an article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
14.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
15.

What is the purpose of a text when the author wants to give the reader something to enjoy reading

a)

entertain

b)

describe

c)

bias

d)

explain

16.

What is the purpose of a text when the author wants to give the reader factual information

a)

perspective

b)

persuade

c)

inform

d)

describe

17.

What is the purpose of a text when the author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

bias

d)

explain

18.
What is the author's purpose for a biography ?
a)
Persuade the reader to change your opinion
b)
Inform the reader about an important person's life
c)
Entertain the reader with a story
d)
Express the author's opinion about the person's life
19.
What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?
a)
Inform the reader about magic
b)
Persuade the reader to become a wizard
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard
d)
Express dislike for magic
20.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to convince you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
21.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
b)
to teach how to play basketball
c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)
to explain the rules of basketball
22.
What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about school
b)
to teach you how to get good grades
c)
to persuade you to work hard in school
d)
to explain the best colleges
23.
Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
b)
to inform about the rules of games
c)
to persuade people to follow the rules
d)
to explain the rules of chess
24.
I received a brochure from Disney World.  What would be the purpose of the brochure?
a)
Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
b)
Inform me about Disney and entertain
c)
Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
d)
Inform me about Disney's attractions
25.
Friday and Saturday only! Buy our top lunchboxes today. It makes it easier to store containers and is extremely lightweight. More importantly, our lunchboxes are economical, practical and recyclable. You can get one now for only $19.99. Buy yours today! What is the author's purpose?
a)
To explain how their lunchbox is good for the environment.
b)
To emphasize the disadvantages of their lunchbox.
c)
To highlight the number of people who have purchased their product.
d)
To persuade customers to buy their product.
26.
Define the Author's Purpose "to inform".  
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.  
27.
Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete.

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
a)
to teach readers how to operate a washing machine
b)
to inform readers of the benefits of using different temperature settings
c)
to convince readers to take better care of their clothes
28.

The photograph and caption below the paragraph are included in the article to show


Read the caption.

a)

why alligators are making appearances

b)

how alligators eat their prey

c)

what types of prey alligators eat

d)

how alligators are making appearances in unusual places

29.
Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
b)
to teach you about the animals in the circus
c)
to persuade you to visit the circus
d)
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
30.
A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home.  The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain

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