Skill Check: Author's Purpose

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes
• the reason an author teaches
• author's sense of humor
• author's way of life. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

You read a fiction book for fun. The purpose of the book is to...

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

• express feelings

When you watch a debate on TV, the people debating are trying to ___________________ you. 

• enterain 
• inform
• persuade
• express feelings to

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

When you watch a documentary on TV about an event in history, such as WWII, the purpose of the documentary is to ___________________.

• entertain
• persuade
• inform 
• express feelings

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

If you go to a poetry reading about someone's feelings at a cafe, the reader's purpose is to _______________________.

• entertain
• inform
• persuade
• express feelings

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Why would an author writes a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To express feelings

It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.

Why did the author write this text?

• to inform the reader about the weather in Alabama

• to entertain the reader with a fictional story

• to persuade the reader to move to Alabama

• to express her feelings about fishing

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

What is the purpose of this passage?

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

• to Express

Read the poem. Why did the author write this short poem?

• To persuade us to be more thankful.

• To inform us of her political position.

• To entertain us with her rhyme scheme.

• To express her feelings.

People are concerned that irradiated food will lead to an increase in cancer. But what about the benefits of reduced toxins, food decontamination, and a longer shelf life? Have x-rays cause people to become radioactive? Irradiation eliminates poisonous toxins and microorganisms. Scientists have found more of a chemical reaction in frozen and canned food than in food that has been irradiated. Sixty-seven percent of consumers would be willing to pay more for chicken that has significantly fewer toxins, according to a recent survey.

What is the author’s purpose in writing this selection?

• To convince people that x-rays are unsafe.

• To convince people that x-rays are safe.

• To convince people supermarkets raise their prices.

• To convince people that irradiated food is safe.