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Writer's Purpose

Authored by Maria Woodhouse

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Writer's Purpose
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'PIE' mean when talking about why an author writes something?

Positioning, Illustrating, Expressing

Predicting, Interpreting, Exemplifying

Planning, Implementing, Evaluating

Persuading, Informing, Entertaining

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a method used to persuade?

Using logic

Building trust

Appealing to emotions

Ignoring what the audience cares about

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', why do readers support Charlie Bucket?

Because of his adventurous spirit

Because of his difficult background and kind nature

Because he knows Willy Wonka personally

Because he is the wealthiest child

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the main goal of the video this text is from?

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

To criticize

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which TV show is known for mixing education and entertainment?

Breaking Bad

The Crown

Horrible Histories

Game of Thrones

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Rattus Rattus have in 'Horrible Histories'?

Villain

Main character

Narrator

Comic relief

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movie is known for its powerful use of visuals and sound to engage our senses and emotions?

Titanic

Avatar

Inception

The Greatest Showman

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

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