authors purpose

What does it mean to entertain in writing?

• To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or drama.

• To inform the reader about a specific topic or subject matter.

• To persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or opinion.

• To analyze and critique a piece of literature or art.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

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CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the author's purpose in a story?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader about a topic

• The reason an author writes a particular piece of work

• To persuade the reader to take action

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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What is a common purpose of writing a horror story?

• To entertain by evoking fear and suspense.

• To provide a moral lesson to the reader.

• To describe historical events in detail.

• To promote a sense of happiness and joy.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the impact of an author's purpose on the reader's experience?

• The author's purpose has no effect on the reader's experience.

• The author's purpose shapes how the reader engages with the text and influences their emotional and intellectual response.

• The author's purpose only affects the author's writing style.

• The author's purpose is irrelevant to the reader's understanding of the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RL.7.6

What type of writing is often used in advertisements?

• Descriptive writing, which aims to provide detailed information.

• Narrative writing, which tells a story or recounts events.

• Persuasive writing, which aims to convince the reader to take a specific action.

• Expository writing, which explains or informs about a topic.

What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

• A menu for a restaurant.

• A novel about a hero's journey.

• A poem about nature.

• A short story about friendship.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the role of the writer in a story?

• The writer is the creator of the narrative, responsible for developing characters, plot, and themes.

• The writer is the person who reads the story aloud to an audience.

• The writer is responsible for editing and proofreading the final manuscript.

• The writer is the individual who designs the cover of the book.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is a common purpose of writing a news article?

• To entertain the audience with stories.

• To inform the public about current events.

• To promote a specific product or service.

• To provide personal opinions on various topics.

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Can a single piece of writing have multiple purposes?

• No, a single piece of writing can only have one purpose.

• Yes, a single piece of writing can aim to inform, entertain, and persuade simultaneously.

• Yes, but only if it is a long piece of writing.

• Only if the writer intends to confuse the reader.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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What are the three main purposes an author may have for writing?

• To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

• To analyze, to criticize, and to summarize.

• To describe, to illustrate, and to narrate.

• To confuse, to mislead, and to distract.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6