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WorksheetsAuthor's purpose
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 51mins
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1.
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.
2.
The author is the ____________ of a story.
a)
writer
b)
artist
c)
reader
d)
setting
3.
All of the following are reason why authors write except?
a)
Entertain
b)
Illustrate
c)
Inform
d)
Persuade
4.
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.
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
5.
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
6.
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.
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
7.
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
8.
Advertisements are created to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
9.
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
10.
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?
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 persuade you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
11.
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?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you witha 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
12.
In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.
a)
persuade
b)
describe
c)
explain
d)
inform
13.
My Dog Miles One day, my dog, Miles, decided he had enough of living with our cat, Theo. He packed his doggie biscuits, his favorite toys, and hit the road. Life on the road was not as easy as he had expected. No one fed him, and many people ignored him completely. He was not used to this kind of treatment. After a few hours of hunger and loneliness, Miles decided to come back home. As soon as he walked in the door, we all pounced on him, giving him hugs and his favorite foods. Miles smiled and howled, “There really is no place like home.”
What is the author’s purpose?
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
entertain
b)
persuasive
c)
inform
14.
For the three days in April, people from around the world come to villages in China to celebrate the New Year at the Water Splashing Festival. Women wear yellow and pink
dresses and participate in traditional dancing. Children carve water toys out of bamboo and play with hoses in the streets. Other people race dragon boats across the river and float
paper boats throughout the village. The festival is a tradition of the Dai community, who live in Southern China.
What's the Author’s Purpose?
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
15.
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to loose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
16.
When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:
a)
trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.
b)
trying to get you to do or try something.
c)
trying to give you information and teach you facts.
d)
trying to see if you are paying attention.
17.
When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is
a)
trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.
b)
trying to give you information and teach you facts.
c)
trying to get you to do or try something.
d)
trying to see if you are paying attention.
18.
When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:
a)
trying to give you information to teach you the facts.
b)
trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.
c)
trying to get you to do or try something.
d)
trying to see if you are paying attention.
19.
When referring to author's purpose "PIE" stands for:
a)
Perform, Inform, Explain
b)
Perfect, Include, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
d)
Persuade, Include, Explain
20.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
A poem about a garbage truck that uses a lot of onomatopoeia
A poem about a garbage truck that uses a lot of onomatopoeia
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
21.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
A five-paragraph essay in which the author attempts to convince readers to recycle more and to be less wasteful
A five-paragraph essay in which the author attempts to convince readers to recycle more and to be less wasteful
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
22.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
A short story about a boy who never cleans his room and the horrible mess that accumulates
A short story about a boy who never cleans his room and the horrible mess that accumulates
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
23.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
Instructions on how to make a compost pile
Instructions on how to make a compost pile
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
24.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
A bookmark with facts about garbage, such as the average weight of garbage created each year by each individual and the height and width of the largest pile of garbage
A bookmark with facts about garbage, such as the average weight of garbage created each year by each individual and the height and width of the largest pile of garbage
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
25.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
An article in a magazine comparing and contrasting waste management in New York City and Mexico City
An article in a magazine comparing and contrasting waste management in New York City and Mexico City
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
26.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?
The script for a television commercial to be read by Miley Cyrus telling viewers to make environmentally friendly decisions because future generations depend on it
The script for a television commercial to be read by Miley Cyrus telling viewers to make environmentally friendly decisions because future generations depend on it
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
27.
What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
28.
What is the author's purpose?
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
29.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
30.
A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
31.
An “X-men” comic book.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
32.
A handbook teaching people how to negotiate
a)
describe
b)
explain
c)
inform
d)
persuade
33.
A public service announcement telling kids to stay in school
a)
explain
b)
describe
c)
inform
d)
persuade
34.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
35.
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 slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
36.
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
37.
In a textbook, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
38.
In an advertisement, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
39.
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
40.
fictions stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are examples of:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
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