Analyzing Author's Purpose and Credibility

Analyzing Author's Purpose and Credibility

9th Grade

15 Qs

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Analyzing Author's Purpose and Credibility

Analyzing Author's Purpose and Credibility

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI. 9-10.6, RL.8.4, RI.1.5

+23

Standards-aligned

Created by

Rebecca Corona

Used 3+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the structure of a text contribute to achieving the author's purpose?

By providing a detailed summary of the content

By organizing information to highlight key points

By using complex vocabulary to confuse the reader

By including irrelevant details to distract the reader

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 best describes how an author's use of language can shape a reader's perception?

By using technical jargon to make the text more credible

By employing vivid imagery to evoke emotions

By including numerous footnotes to provide additional information

By using a monotonous tone to maintain composure

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might a writer's point of view affect the credibility of a text?

By ensuring all facts are presented objectively

By introducing bias that influences the interpretation of information

By using a demure tone to downplay important details

By maintaining a subservient attitude towards the subject

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using anaphora in poetry?

To create a sense of rhythm and emphasis

To confuse the reader with repetition

To introduce new themes in each stanza

To maintain a consistent iambic pentameter

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way can graphic features enhance a reader's understanding of a text?

By providing a visual representation of complex ideas

By distracting the reader from the main content

By adding unnecessary details to the text

By simplifying the language used in the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a writer's composure influence the tone of a text?

By creating a chaotic and disorganized narrative

By maintaining a calm and controlled presentation of ideas

By introducing frequent emotional outbursts

By using a demure style to avoid strong opinions

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the theme play in achieving the author's purpose in a text?

It serves as a distraction from the main argument

It provides a central idea that guides the narrative

It introduces unrelated topics to broaden the discussion

It complicates the reader's understanding of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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