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1105 Author's purpose

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
2.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
3.

A public service announcement reminding kids to stay in school to avoid police contact

a)
explain
b)
describe
c)
inform
d)
persuade
4.
A menu for a local pizzeria listing the sizes and prices of pizzas and available toppings
a)
describe
b)
explain
c)
inform
d)
persuade
5.
A pie graph showing how many pies were sold in each flavor during November last year 
a)
inform
b)
explain
c)
describe
d)
persuade
6.
A children’s book about a cherry pie and an apple pie that overcome their differences to become good friends 
a)
entertain
b)
explain
c)
describe
d)
persuade
7.

A bookmark by the American Dairy Association listing 10 reasons why drinking milk is healthy for children and teens

a)
persuade
b)
explain
c)
describe
d)
entertain
8.
A map of a secret trail to the top of Mount Everest
a)
inform
b)
explain
c)
describe
d)
persuade
9.
A novel about a young man who learns the importance of teamwork while climbing to the top of Mount Everest 
a)
entertain
b)
persuade
c)
explain
d)
describe
10.
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes
a)
entertain
b)
describe
c)
explain
d)
persuade
11.
A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts
a)
explain
b)
describe
c)
persuade
d)
inform
12.
A website about a local dog leash ordinance, detailing its history and the penalties for walking around with one’s dog unleashed 
a)
inform
b)
describe
c)
persuade
d)
entertain
13.
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
14.
Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
15.
Chipmunks are better than squirrels. They are smaller and can run faster. They are cuter, with their black stripes and little tails. They are friendly, and they make cute noises. Chipmunks are my favorite animals, and they should be your favorite, too!
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
16.
Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
17.
Ladies and Gentlemen, 
You should purchase a ferret for a pet. These animals make great pets because they are friendly, curious, and entertaining. Some people say they smell bad, but they don't. They are cute and cuddly. I have seven ferrets, so you can believe what I say. 
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
18.

What is the author's purpose?


A magazine article written about JJ Watt's long football career as an offensive lineman with the Houston Texans.

a)

Persuade you to buy tickets to a Texans game.

b)

Describe how to play football like JJ Watt.

c)

Inform you about JJ Watt's experience playing football.

d)

Suggest JJ Watt is the best offensive lineman ever.

19.

What is the author's purpose?


A biography written about Michael Jordan.

a)

explains why so many people want to be like Michael

b)

informs the reader the events in Jordan's life that made him successful

c)

tells why Jordan decided to start playing basketball

d)

explains Jordan's opinions about the game of basketball

20.

There was a very serious wreck involving a Lamborghini colliding with a family in a van on the highway. Apparently, the driver was racing another driver, and when they wrecked into the other car, there was debris all over the road, injured drivers, and many people who were videoing since they watched the entire scene unfold on the highway.

a)

inform

b)

persuade

c)

describe

d)

explain