Author

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes

• the way the author sees and interprets the world

• author's sense of humor

• author's way of life. 

What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?

• Inform the reader about magic

• Persuade the reader to become a wizard

• Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard

• Express dislike for magic

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

• trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

• trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

• trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

• trying to see if you are paying attention.

What is the primary role of an author in a narrative text?

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To provide factual information

• To sell a product

Which of the following best describes an author's tone?

• The author's choice of words

• The author's attitude towards the subject

• The author's writing style

• The author's background

When an author uses first-person point of view, what pronoun is primarily used?

• He/She

• They

• I

• You

What is an author's thesis statement?

• A question posed by the author

• A summary of the author's main argument

• A list of characters in the story

• A description of the setting

Which literary device might an author use to hint at future events in a story?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

What is the term for the author's choice of words and style of expression?

• Syntax

• Diction

• Grammar

• Narrative