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Author's Purpose

Quiz by Frank Ward

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11 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT an author's purpose?
    Inform
    Entertain
    Dance
    Persuade
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following best defines "persuade?"
    To urge or try to convince someone to believe or do something.
    To provide enjoyment to someone.
    To Tik Tok
    To tell people about something.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is the best definition of "te entertain"
    To provide enjoyment
    To read an article to learn something
    To try to convince someone of something.
    To tell someone about something
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is the best definition of "to inform?"
    To provide enjoyment
    To tell someone about something.
    To Tik Tok
    To convince someone to believe something.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the author's purpose of the first issue of Wolverine comic book, published by Marvel in 1982?
    Entertain
    Say what?
    Inform
    Persuade
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the BEST author's purpose for a pamphlet explaining how an unborn child may be affected when a pregnant mother smokes
    Entertain
    Wardy's bald
    Inform
    Persuade
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the BEST author's purpose for the terms of use for Snapchat, a social networking site
    Tik Tok the mouse ran up the clock.
    Inform
    Persuade
    Entertain
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the BEST author's purpose for a speech written by a famous basketball player urging young people to stay in school?
    Entertain
    Ward can dunk on LeBron
    Inform
    Persuade
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the BEST author's purpose for directions to the mall written by a friend or relative?
    Entertain
    Mall? I'm in the mood for a Cinnabon
    Inform
    Persaude
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the BEST writer's purpose for the lyrics to "Circles" by Post Malone?
    Entertain
    Inform
    Just Dance
    Persuade
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is the BEST author's purpose for an internet ad banner telling you to click it for a free iPhone?
    Entertain
    Samsung is better
    Persuade
    Inform
    30s

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