Author's Style and Purpose

The definition of author's style is...

• a writer's unique way of communicating ideas using word choice, sentence structure, imagery, point of view, voice, and tone.

• a writer's attitude toward his or her subject such as serious, humorous, sarcastic, and respectful.

• giving human qualities to an animal, object, phenomenon, idea, or anything that is not specifically human.

• a form of language that is spoken in a particular region by people who live there.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

When an author uses figurative language in their writing this is an example of what author's style technique?

• Word Choice

• Mood

• Tone

• Sentence fluency

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

In the line below, what technique is the author using to create his/her style?
"As he paced the deck, he noticed what he and his mates called 'Whiskers 'round the Light'--tiny splinters of ice in the air, fine as dust, that gave off myriads of bright colors whenever caught in the glow of the deck lights."

• imagery

• tone

• point of view

• sentence length

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

In the line below, what technique is the author using to create his/her style?
"Appleton felt hardly any shock at all, but she noticed an unpleasant ripping sound...like someone tearing a long, long strip of calico."

• imagery

• personification

• sentence length

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the author's purpose in a text that argues against the use of plastic bags?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

How can we identify the author's purpose for writing something?

• Ask the author.

• Flip a coin.

• Find key words and phrases used throughout the text and analyze the overall theme of the writing.

• Skim the writing and take your best guess.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the main 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

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is it important for readers to understand an author’s purpose for their writing?

• This helps the reader understand the text better.

• The author might get their feelings hurt if their writing is misunderstood.

• A reader will be considered uneducated if they cannot figure out the author's purpose, and readers do not want to embarrass themselves.

• An author will not make money on their writing if their text is misunderstood.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

"A writer's reason for crafting a particular work" is the definition for which term:

• Author's Perspective

• Author's Tone

• Author's Purpose

• Author's Style

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose in a text that provides detailed instructions on how to build a birdhouse?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall