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Author's purpose in writing

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  • Q1
    What is the main purpose of an author when they write to inform?
    to provide facts and information
    to entertain the reader
    to persuade readers to take action
    to express personal feelings
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following best describes an author's purpose to entertain?
    to tell a story that amuses the reader
    to convince the reader to agree with a point
    to explain a scientific concept
    to share historical facts
    30s
  • Q3
    When an author writes to persuade, what is their main goal?
    to describe a personal experience
    to convince the reader to agree with their point of view
    to entertain the reader with a story
    to provide detailed information
    30s
  • Q4
    What is an author's purpose when they write to express feelings or emotions?
    to share personal thoughts and experiences
    to persuade the audience to believe something
    to inform the reader about a topic
    to provide instructions on how to do something
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is NOT a typical author's purpose for writing?
    to entertain the audience
    to test your math skills
    to inform the reader
    to persuade the audience
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the primary purpose of a news article?
    to inform readers about current events
    to entertain with fictional stories
    to share personal experiences of the writer
    to persuade readers to a specific opinion
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the author's purpose in writing a how-to guide?
    to entertain the audience
    to persuade the reader to take action
    to share a personal story
    to provide instructions on how to do something
    30s
  • Q8
    In what type of writing would an author likely aim to evoke strong emotions in the reader?
    scientific reports
    textbooks
    news articles
    poetry
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the author's purpose when writing a persuasive essay?
    to narrate a fictional story
    to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a viewpoint
    to explain scientific concepts
    to provide entertainment through jokes
    30s
  • Q10
    Why might an author choose to write a memoir?
    to share personal experiences and insights
    to report on scientific discoveries
    to provide instructional information
    to entertain children with stories
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the point of view in poetry?
    The perspective from which a poem is written
    The theme of the poem
    The length of the poem
    The rhyme scheme of the poem
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is an example of first-person point of view in poetry?
    You walked alone under the stars
    He walked alone under the stars
    I walked alone under the stars
    They walked alone under the stars
    30s
  • Q13
    What does third-person point of view mean in poetry?
    The narrator tells the story in the second person
    The narrator tells the story using 'he,' 'she,' or 'they'
    The narrator tells the story using 'we'
    The narrator tells the story using 'I'
    30s
  • Q14
    Which point of view in poetry can create a sense of distance from the speaker's emotions?
    First-person point of view
    Narrative point of view
    Second-person point of view
    Third-person point of view
    30s
  • Q15
    What effect does using first-person point of view have on a poem?
    It makes the poem objective and factual
    It presents multiple characters' perspectives
    It allows readers to experience the speaker's personal thoughts and feelings
    It addresses the reader directly
    30s

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