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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does 'entertain' mean in the context of an author's purpose?
To inform the audience about a topic.
To persuade the audience to take action.
To make people enjoy something.
To analyze a subject in depth.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose when writing an article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Critique
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the significance of understanding an author's purpose?
It helps readers critically analyze and interpret the text.
It allows readers to ignore the author's background.
It makes reading more enjoyable without any analysis.
It provides a summary of the text's main points.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?
To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.
To analyze, to critique, and to summarize.
To confuse, to mislead, and to distract.
To describe, to narrate, and to illustrate.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a common technique used in persuasive writing?
Using emotional appeals or logical arguments.
Incorporating random facts and figures.
Focusing solely on personal opinions.
Avoiding any form of argumentation.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of writing is typically meant to entertain the reader?
Fiction, poetry, and comic books.
Technical manuals and reports.
Academic journals and essays.
News articles and editorials.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of writing is typically meant to inform the reader?
Fictional novels
Poetry
Non-fiction articles, textbooks, and news reports
Short stories
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
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