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Learning Author's Purpose Through Text Structure

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

when a book gives facts

a)

inform

b)

persuade

c)

entertain

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

An author's purpose is...

a)

the reason an author writes

b)

the way the author sees and interprets the world

c)

author's sense of humor

d)

author's way of life. 

5.

Advertisements are created to:

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

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. 

a)

to persuade

b)

to inform

c)

to entertain

7.

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.

8.

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.

9.

When an author writes to entertain, they:

a)

try to capture your attention with something funny or emotional

b)

try to get you to do or try something

c)

teach you facts about something

10.

What is the primary purpose of an author when they write to inform?

a)

To entertain the reader with a story

b)

To provide facts and information

c)

To persuade the reader to take action

d)

To express personal feelings

11.

Which text structure is most commonly used when an author's purpose is to inform?

a)

Narrative

b)

Descriptive

c)

Expository

d)

Persuasive

12.

When an author writes to persuade, what is their main goal?

a)

To entertain the reader

b)

To inform the reader with facts

c)

To convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint

d)

To describe a scene vividly

13.

Identify the author's purpose in the following text: 'The new recycling program has reduced waste by 30% in our community. Join us in making a difference!'

a)

To inform

b)

To entertain

c)

To persuade

d)

To describe

14.

What is a key characteristic of a text written to entertain?

a)

It includes factual information

b)

It aims to convince the reader

c)

It tells a story or describes events in an engaging way

d)

It provides step-by-step instructions

15.

Which of the following best describes an author's purpose when using a descriptive text structure?

a)

To inform the reader with data

b)

To persuade the reader to take action

c)

To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind

d)

To provide a chronological account of events