author's purpose
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or instruct.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a subject.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to instruct?
Back
To instruct means to provide guidance or directions on how to do something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Another word for author's purpose is ____________
Back
Author's Reason.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text that aims to inform?
Back
A textbook or an article that provides factual information.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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