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WorksheetsLearning Author's Purpose Through Text Structure
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
when a book gives facts
inform
persuade
entertain
When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:
trying to give you information to teach you the facts.
trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.
trying to get you to do or try something.
trying to see if you are paying attention.
When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is
trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.
trying to give you information and teach you facts.
trying to get you to do or try something.
trying to see if you are paying attention.
An author's purpose is...
the reason an author writes
the way the author sees and interprets the world
author's sense of humor
author's way of life.
Advertisements are created to:
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
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.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:
trying to give you information to teach you the facts.
trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.
trying to get you to do or try something.
When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is:
trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.
trying to give you information and teach you facts.
trying to get you to do or try something.
When an author writes to entertain, they:
try to capture your attention with something funny or emotional
try to get you to do or try something
teach you facts about something
What is the primary purpose of an author when they write to inform?
To entertain the reader with a story
To provide facts and information
To persuade the reader to take action
To express personal feelings
Which text structure is most commonly used when an author's purpose is to inform?
Narrative
Descriptive
Expository
Persuasive
When an author writes to persuade, what is their main goal?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader with facts
To convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint
To describe a scene vividly
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!'
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To describe
What is a key characteristic of a text written to entertain?
It includes factual information
It aims to convince the reader
It tells a story or describes events in an engaging way
It provides step-by-step instructions
Which of the following best describes an author's purpose when using a descriptive text structure?
To inform the reader with data
To persuade the reader to take action
To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind
To provide a chronological account of events
