Authors Purpose

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Identify a text that aims to persuade.
An advertisement that encourages consumers to buy a product.
A news article reporting on current events.
A scientific paper presenting research findings.
A novel exploring human emotions and relationships.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does it mean to describe?
To provide a detailed account of something, including its characteristics and features.
To summarize information in a brief manner.
To analyze the data and draw conclusions.
To compare and contrast different subjects.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can you determine an author's purpose?
By analyzing the text's content, tone, and the language used.
By summarizing the text in your own words.
By identifying the main character's motivations.
By counting the number of paragraphs in the text.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of writing often combines informing and explaining?
Instructional writing, such as manuals or guides.
Creative writing, like poetry and fiction.
Persuasive writing, aimed at convincing the reader.
Descriptive writing, focusing on detailed imagery.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does it mean to explain?
To clarify or make something understandable by providing details or instructions.
To confuse someone with complex information.
To ignore the question and provide no answer.
To summarize information without details.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does it mean to persuade?
To entertain the reader with a story.
To inform the reader about a topic.
To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
To confuse the reader with complex ideas.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does it mean to inform?
To provide information or facts about a subject without trying to persuade or entertain.
To entertain an audience with stories and jokes.
To persuade someone to take a specific action or adopt a certain belief.
To confuse someone with complex information.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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