Author's Purpose

Author's Purpose

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English

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of writing includes fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, and adventure books?

Back

Entertaining writing.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of persuasive writing?

Back

Commercials, billboards, ads, opinions, reviews, and political ads.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the author's purpose is to inform, what are they trying to do?

Back

They are trying to give you information and teach you facts.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when an author is trying to entertain?

Back

The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of informative writing?

Back

Textbooks, articles, and how-to guides.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

Back

To convince the reader to do or believe something.

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