Author's Purpose Quiz with pics

On a sunny day, LeBron, Anthony, Samuel, and Anika were all huddled around the TV, cheering on their favorite team, the Lakers. LeBron, with a twinkle in his eye, said, 'The Lakers are a yellow and purple team that lights up the court and warms the hearts of fans, just like how the sun lights up our day.' Evelyn, who was passing by, overheard this. What do you think was LeBron's purpose in making this statement?

• To explain the process of a basketball game in the Lakers

• To describe the Lakers and their characteristics

• To argue that the Lakers are actually blue in color

• To provide a recipe for making a yellow and purple team

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Imagine this: LeBron, Davis, Howard, Emma, and Abigail are all part of a super cool book club. They each brought a book to share. Hannah, you're the judge. Can you tell which of the following books brought by them is an example of the author's purpose to entertain?

• A hilarious short story brought by LeBron

• A scientific research paper brought by Davis

• A math textbook brought by Howard

• A historical biography brought by LeBron

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Imagine Arjun, Ethan, and Daniel are playing a basketball match as the Lakers. How does their strategy affect their performance?

• Their strategy has no impact on their performance

• Their strategy only affects their performance by using fancy maneuvers

• Their strategy affects their performance by providing irrelevant tactics

• Their strategy affects their performance by using effective tactics, providing evidence of their training, and appealing to the emotions and logic of their fans and opponents.

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Imagine this, Scarlett, Liam, and Kai! LeBron was chatting with Anthony and Kyle about a super cool basketball shoe he spotted on TV. He exclaimed, 'You guys should totally get this new shoe, it's going to take your game to the next level.' Can you figure out the author's purpose in LeBron's statement?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To educate

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During a thrilling school project, Charlotte, Sophia, Kai, LeBron, Anthony, and Dennis dove into the captivating world of the Lakers. They discovered that the Lakers' history spans many exciting years, and they were a powerhouse team that ruled the NBA. Can you guess the purpose of their riveting research?

• To convince their classmates to become die-hard Lakers fans

• To share their personal Lakers encounters

• To enlighten themselves and their classmates about the Lakers' rich history

• To regale their classmates with entertaining Lakers anecdotes

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Avery, Maya, and Oliver are having a lively debate about different types of writing. Oliver brings up an interesting point. Can you identify which of the following, according to Oliver, is an example of the author's purpose to persuade?

• A whimsical children's bedtime story Avery read to her little sister last night

• A detailed scientific research paper on basketball strategies that Maya was passionately discussing

• A riveting sports speech advocating for a particular team that Oliver recently heard

• A delicious recipe for a protein shake that Avery whipped up after their basketball practice

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Ethan, Grace, and Michael are watching a basketball game where LeBron, Davis, and Westbrook are playing. How does the commentator's purpose influence their experience of the game?

• The commentator's purpose is to engage and amuse Ethan, Grace, and Michael.

• The commentator's purpose is to bore and disinterest Ethan, Grace, and Michael.

• The commentator's purpose is to educate and inform Ethan, Grace, and Michael.

• The commentator's purpose is to confuse and frustrate Ethan, Grace, and Michael.

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Imagine a lively conversation between Scarlett, William, Rohan, LeBron, Davis, and Howard about their diet plans. LeBron, with a twinkle in his eye, says, 'The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables include improved health and increased energy.' What do you think is the purpose behind LeBron's statement?

• To inform or persuade

• To entertain

• To confuse

• To criticize

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Noah, Anika, and Grace are planning their off-season vacation along with their favorite basketball stars LeBron, Davis, and Howard. They all love a good adventure. What is the author's purpose in the passage: 'The ultimate vacation destinations for thrill-seekers'?

• To provide a list of tranquil vacation spots

• To provide information about vacation destinations suitable for thrill-seekers

• To discuss the history of vacation destinations

• To persuade readers to avoid adventure vacations

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LeBron, Davis, Howard, Aria, Nora, and Grace are having a lively discussion about different types of sports articles. LeBron, with a twinkle in his eye, holds up an article and asks, 'Can anyone tell me which of the following is an example of the author's purpose to inform?'

• A non-fiction article about climate change

• A cookbook with recipes for desserts

• A fiction novel about a magical kingdom

• A comic book about superheroes

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