Authors purpose

The author says "Many video games set a bad example.". What does the author think about video games?

• The author thinks video games are good to play.

• The author thinks video games are fun to play.

• The author thinks video games are bad to play.

• The author thinks video games are only bad for kids.

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The author says "Fruits and vegetables can be more expensive and can spoil more quickly than processed food (junk food)". What does the author think?

• The author thinks that healthy food is better than junk food.

• The author thinks that junk food is more convenient (practical) than healthy food.

• The author thinks junk food is very bad and you shouldn't eat it.

• The author thinks junk food is actually healthier than healthy foods.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

The author says "Watching TV doesn't require people to use their imaginations like books or games do" What does the author think about TV?

• The author thinks TV is better than book or games.

• The author thinks TV is important for kids to watch.

• The author thinks that books and games are a better way to use your imagination than TV.

• The author thinks that books and games require the same amount of imagination as TV.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The authors "By having school uniforms students may be less distracted by what others are wearing.". What does the author think about school uniforms?

• The author thinks that uniforms are unnecessary for kids.

• The author thinks that uniforms are better than wearing normal clothes to school.

• The author thinks uniforms are cool.

• The author thinks uniforms are better so the class wont be distracted.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The author says "Even though recycling does a lot of good, there are times when it may not be the best choice to help the environment.". How does the author feel about recycling?

• The author feels that recycling is the best way to help the environment.

• The author feels that recycling is the worst way to help the environment.

• The author feels that recycling can help the environment in someways, but its not the best choice.

• The author feels that recycling is something everyone should do.

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The author says "Some children may have pink bedrooms and want their toys to match the bedroom.". What does the author think about pink toys?

• The author thinks that kids with pink bedrooms would like to have pink toys so it would match

• The author thinks that pink toys would only be for girls with pink rooms.

• The author thinks that pink toys are only for adults with pink bedrooms.

• The author thinks that pink bedrooms are only for kids who like pink toys.

An author said "If you watched cartoons as a kid, you should watch cartoons as an adult.". What does the author think about cartoons?

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When an author is trying to get you to agree with their opinion the essay or book the author is trying to ________ you into agreeing. (Authors purpose)

Answer explanation

The right answer is persuade because they are trying to get you to do something.

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Circle the author's purpose if the author is trying to tell you something that is a fact.

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Dax said "I'd rather chapter books over graphic novels" What does Dax think about chapter books and graphic novels?

• Dax thinks chapter books are boring

• Dax thinks that graphic novels are boring

• Dax thinks he would want to read chapter books more than graphic novels

• Dax thinks that all books are boring

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