Author's Purpose Quiz

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To inform the readers about the effects of climate change on marine life.'

• To inform the readers about the effects of climate change on marine life.

• To persuade the readers to take action against climate change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To persuade the audience to take action against deforestation.'

• To persuade

• To confuse

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To entertain the readers with a fictional story about time travel.'

• To inform

• To entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Identify the author's purpose in the following passage: 'To educate the audience about the history of the Industrial Revolution.'

• To entertain

• To educate

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Analyze the author's tone in the following passage: 'The government's failure to address the issue has led to dire consequences for the environment.'

• Happy

• Critical or disapproving

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the author's tone in the following passage: 'The success of the project demonstrates the dedication and hard work of the team.'

• Indifferent and disinterested

• Positive and appreciative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the author's tone in the following passage: 'The lack of action from the authorities is disappointing and frustrating.'

• Critical and disapproving

• Excited and enthusiastic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of writing is the article that presents facts and statistics about the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems?

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

Distinguish between informative and persuasive writing: 'The speech urges the audience to support the campaign for renewable energy.'

• Persuasive writing

• Descriptive writing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the difference between informative and persuasive writing based on the statement: 'The brochure provides information about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.'?

• Explain how the brochure tries to sell a new fitness product.

• Describe how the brochure provides information about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5