WorksheetsAuthor's purpose
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is an author's purpose?
Imagery that he/she creates in the piece of writing.
The author's reason or motivation for writing about a specific topic.
When the author states an absolute truth.
The overall feeling of the piece.
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.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
The elements we look at to identify an author's purpose.
The title
The tone
The word choice
Important details
Advertisements are created to--
persuade
inform
entertain
What is the author's purpose of the following passage?
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.
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Express feelings
To Inform is to directly provide information to the reader, all based on facts.
True
False
Harry is writing a paper about why school uniforms should not be worn; his purpose is to--
inform
persuade
entertain
describe
Select the main reasons for writing
to persuade
to describe
to inform
to express feelings or thoughts
to entertain
What is an inference?
A conclusion one reaches based on first impressions.
A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
The ability to do something well
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Q. True or False? Most fiction books are made for entertainment.
True
False
