Identifying Author's Purpose

This pertains to the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character.

• characterization

• narration

• exposition

• description

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An element of a story that generally refers to the time and place of the story.

• character

• conflict

• plot

• setting

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An element of the story used to describe the main events of the story.

• character

• conflict

• plot

• setting

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This is the technical term for someone who writes a story for a film.

• author

• scriptwriter

• screenplay writer

• television writer

This film genre induces strong feelings of excitement, tension, suspense and other similar emotions.

• comedy

• romance

• thriller

• drama

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Sonita, a determined Afghan teenager who overcomes living as a refugee in Iran (where female singers are banned from singing solo) and her family’s plan to sell her into marriage to follow her dreams of becoming a rapper. What could be the author's purpose in making this characterization?

• even people that we call heroes have flaws

• individuals have certain ways to cope with changes

• the key to receiving enlightenment is to step aside from the ego

• stand up for your conviction

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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This documentary infuses empathy and ardor to our world’s oceans and their vibrant ecosystems, as well as those working hard to save what’s left of it (Chasing Coral). What is the author's purpose in this piece?

• the key to receiving enlightenment is to step aside from the ego

• individuals have certain ways to cope with changes

• even people that we call heroes have flaws

• it is our duty to protect and save Mother Earth

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Goyo, one of the youngest generals during the Philippine-American war, led key battles but made key tactical mistakes (Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral). What is the author's purpose with the characterization?

• even people that we call heroes have flaws

• individuals have certain ways to cope with changes

• it is our duty to protect and save Mother Earth

• stand up for your conviction

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There are two main purposes in writing a story - to inform and to _____________.

• negate

• entertain

• debate

• persuade

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Through a particular scene, the author can evoke a certain _____________________ felt by the audience

• attitude

• emotion

• conviction

• justification

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