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Question 1
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Q. What is the definition of Author's Purpose?
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Why a reading passage was written
Descriptive details about a person, place, or thing.
Figuring out something that is not directly stated in a reading passage
figuring out the meaning of unknown words from other words
Question 2
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60 seconds
Q. What are the three reasons for writing?
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Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Personal, Interview, Entertain
Persuade, Irony, Entertain
Personal, Inform, Evolve
Question 3
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300 seconds
Q. Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. What is the author's purpose?
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to entertain you with a story about artists
to teach you how all artists become famous
to convince you to attend an art program
to explain how to paint a sunset
Question 4
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300 seconds
Q. The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat. What is the author's purpose?
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to tell a story about pyramids
to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
to convince you to eat vegetables
to explain how to go shopping for food
Question 5
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60 seconds
Q. What is the author's purpose for a biography ?
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Persuade the reader to change your opinion
Inform the reader about an important person's life
Entertain the reader with a story
Express the author's opinion about the person's life
Question 6
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300 seconds
Q. Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What is the author's purpose?
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to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
to teach how to play basketball
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
to explain the rules of basketball
Question 7
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300 seconds
Q. Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. What is the author's purpose?
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to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
to teach you about the animals in the circus
to persuade you to visit the circus
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
Question 8
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300 seconds
Q. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career. What is the author's purpose?
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to entertain with a story about school
to teach you how to get good grades
to persuade you to work hard in school
to explain the best colleges
Question 9
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300 seconds
Q. Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along. What is the author's purpose?
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to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
to inform about the rules of games
to persuade people to follow the rules
to explain the rules of chess
Question 10
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300 seconds
Q. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and also will make you feel good about yourself.
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Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Question 11
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300 seconds
Q. Animals are divided into categories. They are grouped according to the things they have in common. One category is birds. All birds have feathers. They are warm-blooded. Birds lay eggs and they have wings. Most birds fly, but there are some that do not.
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Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Question 12
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120 seconds
Q. What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?
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Inform the reader about magic
Persuade the reader to become a wizard
Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard
Express dislike for magic
Question 13
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120 seconds
Q. Justin Bieber's song titled Sorry is a way for him to ?
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Persuade listeners to download his music.
Inform the readers of his break up with Selena!
Entertain worldwide audiences
Express his feelings and artistic gift!
Question 14
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120 seconds
Q. I received a brochure from Disney World. What would be the purpose of the brochure?
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Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
Inform me about Disney and entertain
Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
Inform me about Disney's attractions
Question 15
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180 seconds
Q. A magazine article about JJ Watt is most likely to
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Entertain the reader with a funny interview
Inform the reader about JJ Watt's professional career
Persuade you to watch the Texans
Express JJ Watt's feelings about football
Question 16
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180 seconds
Q. An expository essay on your best friend is written most likely to ?
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Inform readers about who and why they are your best friend
Persuade readers to get a best friend
Entertain the reader with a story about your best friend
Express your feelings
Question 17
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180 seconds
Q. What is the author's purpose for a biography ?
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Persuade the reader to change your opinion
Inform the reader about an important person's life
Entertain the reader with a story
Express the author's opinion about the person's life
Question 18
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300 seconds
Q. Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade".
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A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.
Question 19
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300 seconds
Q. Define the Author's Purpose "to inform".
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A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.
Question 20
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300 seconds
Q. Define the Author's Purpose "to entertain".
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A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.