What does "author's purpose" mean?
Understanding Author's Purpose Quiz

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English
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4th Grade
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Hard
Andrea Teague
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main character in a story
The reason why an author writes something
The setting of a story
The title of a book
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common purpose for writing fiction?
To entertain
To give driving directions
To show a map
To list ingredients
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a typical purpose of nonfiction writing?
To make up a story
To inform or explain
To confuse readers
To create suspense
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an author writes a story about a magical land, what is most likely the author's purpose?
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
To instruct
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?
A science textbook
A fairy tale
A superhero comic
A fantasy novel
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's purpose if they write a biography?
To inform
To entertain with made-up stories
To confuse readers
To create a mystery
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in a persuasive essay?
To persuade the reader
To describe a setting
To tell a joke
To list facts
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