Author's Purpose Quiz

An author's point of view is

• the author's attitude about the subject

• the author's inference

• the author's opinion about a subject

• the author's second-guess

Answer explanation

This strange sounding word that we rarely use is the base word for what our point of view is all about. Do you recognize the word?

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Select all choices that are texts meant to entertain.

• History Books

• Plays

• Research Reports

• Comic Books

• Poetry

Answer explanation

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If the author's purpose is meant to inform, you'll learn something from it. Select all that apply when informing.

• Facts

• Instruction

• Comedy

• Details

• Horror

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What seems easier to determine: central idea, author's purpose, choose what's for lunch or choosing a date?

• Central Idea

• What's for lunch

• Author's Purpose

• Choosing the right date

• Uh...

Answer explanation

Alternate answer is: Choosing what's for lunch is the central idea even though it may not be the author's purpose or choice to date. Got it?

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Persuasive pieces are usually non-fiction texts. Choose all that apply:

• Advertisement

• Plays

• History Books

• Political campaign speeches

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A text may share facts about recycling and also encourage the reader to recycle also. What is/are the purpose(s)?

• inform

• persuade

• persuade and inform

• inform and entertain

Answer explanation

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Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists
• to teach you how all artists become famous
• to persuade you to attend an art program
• to explain how to paint a sunset

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Which is NOT a definition of Entertain?

• To interest
• For the fun of it
• To give enjoyment
• To give details

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Which is NOT a definition of Inform?

• To amuse
• To teach
• To report
• To tell

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A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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