7th Grade Assessment on Author's Purpose and "My Life with the Chimpanzees"

What is the main purpose of an author who writes to persuade?

• To provide facts and information
• To tell an entertaining story
• To convince the reader to believe or do something
• To express personal feelings

When an author writes to inform, what are they most likely doing?

• Sharing a funny story
• Giving instructions or facts
• Making the reader feel scared
• Describing personal emotions

Which of the following is a sign that an author is writing to entertain?

• The use of statistics and data
• A humorous or exciting storyline
• A call to action
• A detailed description of a process

What is the author's purpose in Jane Goodall's "My Life with the Chimpanzees"?

• To persuade people to donate to wildlife conservation
• To inform about chimpanzee behavior and her experiences
• To entertain with fictional stories about animals
• To argue against animal research

In Jane Goodall's text, what type of information is most likely found in paragraphs 1-39?

• Detailed statistical data on chimpanzees
• Personal anecdotes and observations about chimpanzees
• Fictional stories about jungle adventures
• Instructions on how to raise a chimpanzee

Which of the following sentences would indicate an informative purpose?

• "You should try this amazing new product!"
• "Chimpanzees are known for their intelligence and social behavior."
• "Once upon a time, there was a chimpanzee who could talk."
• "I felt incredibly sad when I saw the deforestation."

Why might an author use persuasive language in their writing?

• To make the reader laugh
• To provide clear and concise information
• To influence the reader's thoughts or actions
• To create a story with a plot and characters

If an author includes a lot of emotional language and personal anecdotes, what might their purpose be?

• To persuade the reader
• To inform the reader
• To entertain the reader
• To confuse the reader

How does Jane Goodall use her experiences in paragraphs 1-39 to support her purpose?

• By describing fictional stories about chimpanzees
• By providing data from scientific studies
• By sharing her personal observations and experiences
• By writing poetry about the jungle

What clue might indicate that a text is meant to entertain?

• The use of charts and graphs
• The presence of a plot with a conflict and resolution
• The use of persuasive arguments
• The inclusion of a bibliography