Authors Purpose
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9th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose in writing a fictional story?
Back
The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to entertain, inspire, or provoke emotions in the readers.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in writing a scientific research paper?
Back
To communicate research findings and contribute to scientific knowledge.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in writing a diary entry?
Back
To record thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL. 11-12.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in writing an informative article?
Back
To provide readers with accurate and useful information on a particular topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in writing a news report?
Back
To inform.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the common purposes of an author when writing?
Back
To entertain, inform, persuade, or express feelings.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the author's purpose affect the tone of a text?
Back
The author's purpose influences the tone, which can be serious, humorous, formal, or informal, depending on the intent.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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