Understanding Author's Intent and Evidence

What is the primary purpose of an author when they write a persuasive essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a scene

Which of the following is an example of citing textual evidence?

• "The sky is blue."

• "According to the text, 'The sky is blue because of the way light is scattered in the atmosphere.'"

• "I think the sky is blue."

• "Blue is my favorite color."

What can you infer about a character who is described as "clenching their fists and gritting their teeth"?

• They are happy

• They are angry

• They are tired

• They are confused

Which sentence provides explicit evidence that a character is wealthy?

• "She wore a beautiful dress."

• "He drove a brand new sports car and lived in a mansion."

• "They enjoyed going to the park."

• "She liked to read books."

What can you infer about a setting described as "dark, stormy, and filled with the sound of howling wind"?

• It is a peaceful place

• It is a dangerous place

• It is a sunny place

• It is a crowded place

When an author uses statistics and facts in their writing, what is their likely purpose?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To describe

• To persuade

Which of the following is an example of making an inference?

• "The character is sad because they are crying."

• "The character is crying."

• "The character is sad."

• "The character is reading a book."

What is the author's purpose if they write a story about a hero overcoming obstacles?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

Which of the following sentences is an example of citing textual evidence to support an inference?

• "The character is brave."

• "The character is brave because the text states, 'He faced the dragon without fear.'"

• "The character is scared."

• "The character is happy."