authors purpose

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an author's purpose?
Back
An author's purpose is their reason or intent in writing.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the chief purpose of an author when telling a story?
Back
To entertain the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in an essay about deforestation?
Back
To inform the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?
Back
To entertain, inform, or persuade.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the acronym P.I.E stand for in relation to author's purpose?
Back
P.I.E stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?
Back
By analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
Back
To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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