Author's Purpose

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose in a booklet that advises against watching too much TV?
To entertain the reader with funny stories about TV shows.
To inform the reader about the history of television.
To persuade the reader to limit their television watching for better health and productivity.
To encourage the reader to watch more educational programs.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Define 'author's purpose'.
The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.
The main character's motivation in a story.
The historical context in which a text was written.
The literary devices used by the author to enhance the narrative.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of a text that aims to inform?
A news article reporting on current events.
A novel about a fictional character.
A poem expressing personal feelings.
A short story with a moral lesson.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to persuade'?
To inform means to provide facts and information, while to persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
To inform means to convince someone, while to persuade means to provide information.
To inform means to entertain, while to persuade means to inform.
To inform means to express an opinion, while to persuade means to share facts.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are the three main types of author's purpose?
To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
To analyze, to critique, and to summarize.
To describe, to narrate, and to illustrate.
To argue, to explain, and to compare.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?
A novel or short story.
A research paper.
A news article.
A textbook.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a story about a boy with magical powers?
To entertain the reader with imaginative storytelling and engaging characters.
To provide a historical account of magical powers in folklore.
To teach moral lessons about responsibility and power.
To analyze the psychological effects of magic on individuals.
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