WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 32mins
Have you ever tried chocolate covered strawberries? They are a sweet treat! You get to eat smooth, creamy chocolate and delicious fruity strawberries.
persuasive
entertainment
informative
The Aztecs were the first to roast and grind cacao beans and mix them with water. Then they added vanilla and more ingredients.
persuasive
informative
entertaining
Did you know that the Mayans used cocoa beans as currency and believed it was a gift from the gods? This made chocolate highly valued in their society.
informative
persuasive
entertaining
Imagine a world without chocolate. Hard to do, right? Thankfully, we have a wide variety of chocolate treats to enjoy, from dark to milk to white chocolate.
entertaining
informative
persuasive
Chocolate is not only delicious but also has health benefits. Dark chocolate, in particular, is rich in antioxidants and can improve heart health.
persuasive
entertaining
informative
Jake had the best dream last night. He dreamed everything he ate turned into chocolate! His breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It was the best dream ever!
persuasive
informative
entertaining
"Johnny was successful as class President. He got an extra recess on Thursdays for his class. A vending machine was also brought in to fundraise for the school government club. His track record speaks for itself. Vote for Johnny, Class President, 2020-21."
This is an example of ___________ writing.
Informative
Entertaining
Persuasion
Performance
A boy asks his father, "Dad, are bugs good to eat?"
"That's disgusting - don't talk about things like that over dinner, " the dad replies.
After dinner the father asks, "Now, son, what did you want to ask me?"
"Oh, nothing," the boy says. "There was a bug in your soup, now it's gone."
Persuasion
Informative
Entertaining
Exciting
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?
to entertain you with a story about artists
to teach you how all artists become famous
to persuade you to attend an art program
to explain how to paint a sunset
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?
to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
to teach how to play basketball
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
to explain the rules of basketball
What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
What is the author's purpose?
A map of the school showing all of the emergency exits.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a big bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid of him anymore!
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
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.
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.
