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Author's Purpose

Quiz by Brittany Bonneville

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  • Q1
    A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.
    Inform
    Persuade
    Describe
    Entertain
    30s
  • Q2
    A website saying a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle's home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
    Inform
    Persuade
    Explain
    Describe
    30s
  • Q3
    Do you want to be an artist? Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. Enroll today in our program. We guarantee you will be painting like a pro in two weeks! Just 59.95.
    Entertain
    Inform
    Explain
    Persuade
    30s
  • Q4
    What are the 5 main purposes an author writes? (PIE_ED)
    Persuade, Involve, Explain, Entertain, Describe
    Predict, Inform, Entertain, Elaborate, Detail
    Proclaim, Invent, Entertain, Explain, and Describe
    Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe
    30s
  • Q5
    Instructions and manuals are examples of what author's purpose?
    Describe
    Inform
    Persuade
    Explain
    30s
  • Q6
    Kids should definitely have homework every night. Homework helps you learn the skill you are working on. We should definitely have homework every night!
    Inform
    Persuade
    Entertain
    Describe
    30s
  • Q7
    First, mix together 1/3 cup warm water, 1/2 cup Elmer's glue, and Kool-Aid coloring. Next, stir thoroughly and set aside. Then, mix together 3/4 cup warm water and Borax. Last, roll the mixture into a dough.
    Inform
    Describe
    Persuade
    Explain
    30s
  • Q8
    The apple pie was fresh out of the oven. The cinnamon smell danced in my nose. The crust was flaky and tasted like butter. The apples were still slightly crunch and tasted like heaven
    Inform
    Persuade
    Entertain
    Describe
    30s
  • Q9
    One day, Kiki found out her fidget spinner was magic. She could make a wish and it would come true. Her first wish was to turn her little brother into a frog. When he started croaking, she knew it was magic!
    Entertain
    Persuade
    Inform
    Describe
    30s
  • Q10
    The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters.
    Describe
    Explain
    Inform
    Entertain
    30s
  • Q11
    Joe had been fishing for two hours. Suddenly there was a pull on his string. He stood up and leaned too far out. Just then, there was a yank on his line. Joe fell overboard and landed in the water. Joe and his friends would never forget that day.
    Explain
    Entertain
    Inform
    Describe
    30s
  • Q12
    Rosy had the best time making Valentine cards for her friends. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers, and glitter. Her cards were beautiful and her friends were going to love them.
    Inform
    Describe
    Explain
    Entertain
    30s
  • Q13
    A book about different types of sea animals
    Persuade
    Explain
    Describe
    Inform
    30s
  • Q14
    a text about the taste and smell of pizza.
    Explain
    Entertain
    Persuade
    Describe
    30s
  • Q15
    First, remove the back of the remote and take out the batteries. Then, insert the new batteries. Make sure positive and negative ends meet. Last, put the cover back on.
    Inform
    Describe
    Persuade
    Explain
    30s

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