Purpose and Perspective Analysis Quiz
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an author’s purpose?
To entertain readers
The reason an author writes a work
The genre of the writing
The author's favorite topic
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CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines perspective in writing?
The author's main argument
The point of view or attitude toward a topic
The structure of the text
The emotions expressed in the writing
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does diction affect an author’s voice?
It has no impact on voice
It determines the genre of the text
It influences the tone and mood of the writing
It only affects the length of sentences
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CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of syntax in establishing an author’s tone?
To confuse the reader
To arrange words in a specific way to convey meaning
To provide definitions
To list main ideas
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is understanding an author’s purpose important for readers?
It helps them enjoy the story
It allows them to analyze the effectiveness of the writing
It gives them a summary of the text
It helps them memorize facts
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CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
A teacher is writing a nonfiction book about climate change. Based on what you learned about purpose and perspective, what could be two reasons for writing this book?
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CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.6.6
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
A journalist is reporting on a local event. How might their diction influence the way readers perceive the event?
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CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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