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WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose in Middle School
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
Persuade, Inform, Educate
Perform, Infer, Entertain
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
The reason an author writes is called __________.
author's purpose
dictionary entry
theme
The author wants to give you information.
Entertain
Inform
Perusade
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
In a personal narrative, the author shares their journey of overcoming fear to achieve a significant goal. What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about fear management techniques
To persuade readers to face their fears
To entertain readers with a story of triumph
To express personal experiences and emotions
If an author's purpose is to inform, what type of text is this?
Fiction
Non-Fiction
A travel blog post describes the author's experiences visiting various countries, focusing on the culture, food, and landscapes encountered. What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about different countries
To persuade readers to travel more
To entertain readers with travel stories
To express the author's love for travel
A poem describes the beauty and tranquility of nature in vivid detail, evoking emotions and appreciation for the natural world. What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about nature
To persuade readers to protect nature
To entertain readers with nature imagery
To express feelings about nature
A journalist writes an article detailing the life of a famous historical figure, including their achievements, challenges, and impact on society. What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about the historical figure
To persuade readers to admire the figure
To entertain readers with historical anecdotes
To express the author's interest in history
A magazine article reviews several new smartphones, comparing features, prices, and performance. What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about the latest smartphones
To persuade readers to buy a specific smartphone
To entertain readers with stories about using smartphones
To express the author's opinions on technology trends
A user manual explains how to operate a new piece of technology, including setup instructions, troubleshooting tips, and safety warnings. What is the author's purpose?
To inform users about how to use the technology
To persuade users to buy more products from the company
To entertain users with technology facts
To express the company's commitment to customer satisfaction
An online article explains the science behind climate change, including evidence from recent studies and expert opinions. What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about climate change
To persuade readers to take action against climate change
To entertain readers with climate change predictions
To express the author's concerns about the environment
A cookbook provides recipes for healthy meals that can be prepared quickly, including nutritional information and cooking tips. What is the author's purpose?
To inform readers about healthy eating
To persuade readers to cook at home
To entertain readers with cooking stories
To express the author's passion for cooking
The author wants you to do, buy, or believe something.
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Explain
Angel 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 tell a 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 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.
What is the author's purpose?
to entertain with a story about school
to teach you how to get good grades
to suggest that you should work hard in school
to explain the best colleges
What is the primary purpose of an author when they write a fictional story?
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To instruct
When an author writes a biography, what is their main purpose?
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
To express
Which of the following is NOT a common author's purpose?
To inform
To entertain
To confuse
To persuade
In a persuasive essay, what is the author's main goal?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To persuade the reader
To confuse the reader
What is the author's purpose in writing a poem about the beauty of nature?
To inform about nature
To persuade to protect nature
To entertain with nature imagery
To express feelings about nature
If an author writes a manual on how to use a new software, what is their purpose?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To express
What is the author's purpose in a travel blog describing various cultures and foods?
To inform about different cultures
To persuade to travel
To entertain with travel stories
To express love for travel
In a news article about a recent scientific discovery, what is the author's purpose?
To entertain with science facts
To inform about the discovery
To persuade to support science
To express excitement about science
