Author's Purpose Quiz

If an author writes an article about the benefits of eating vegetables, what is their likely purpose?

• To entertain with funny stories

• To inform about different types of vegetables

• To persuade readers to eat more vegetables

• To describe how vegetables grow

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TEKS.ELA.3.10A

You can tell if an author is biased in their writing if they (a)  

• They use neutral language
• They present only one side of an ar
• They include multiple viewpoints
• They use a lot of facts and data

What is the author's main purpose in writing a story about a brave firefighter?

• To entertain readers with an exciting story

• To inform readers about fire safety

• To persuade readers to become firefighters

• To describe the daily life of a firefighter

Which sentence shows the author's bias?

• "Dogs are known to be loyal pets."

• "Cats are the best pets because they are independent."

• "Fish require less maintenance than other pets."

• "Birds can be trained to talk."

What is the author's purpose if they write a letter to the editor about reducing pollution?

• To entertain with a story

• To inform about pollution

• To persuade readers to reduce pollution

• To describe the effects of pollution

If an author writes a poem about the beauty of nature, what is their likely purpose?

• To entertain with a story

• To inform about different plants

• To persuade readers to protect nature

• To express appreciation for nature

How can you identify bias in a text?

• The author uses balanced arguments

• The author uses emotional appeals

• The author presents facts without opinion

• The author includes both sides of an issue

What is the author's intent if they write a book about the history of space travel?

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To inform about space travel history

• To persuade readers to become astronauts

• To describe the future of space travel

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive technique?

• Using a dictionary definition

• Quoting an expert

• Describing a character's feelings

• Listing ingredients in a recipe

Which of the following is a persuasive technique used by an author?

• Listing facts and statistics

• Using emotional language

• Describing a setting in detail

• Telling a personal story