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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of audience?
the readers that the text is intended for
a group of people listening at a concert
anyone who is reading the text
the reason the text is written
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of purpose?
the meaning of life
a Justin Bieber album
the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)
the reader the text is intended for
- 3. Multiple Choice
It's important to know the audience because... (select all that apply)
the writer should match the argument to the audience
the writer should match the formality of their writing to the audience
the writer should make sure they are always entertaining their audience
the writer should match the purpose of their writing to the audience
- 4. Multiple Choice
You want Mrs. Wade to buy you a Starbucks, and you KNOW that she loves coffee herself. What would you say to her to persuade her?
You should buy me a Starbucks because they are a great company that treats their employees well!
You should buy me a Starbucks because then you could get yourself a coffee too!
You should buy me a Starbucks because I've never been before.
You should buy me a Starbucks because I feel sad.
- 5. Multiple Choice
As a father, Mr. Mosby cares about his children's health and safety. You want him to buy you a skateboard. What would you say to him to convince him?
You should buy me a skateboard because it's not too expensive!
You should buy me a skateboard because it would make me get exercise. I promise to wear a helmet!
You should buy me a skateboard because I would be so popular!
You should buy me a skateboard because I look up to my brother to skateboards.
- 6. Multiple Choice
A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE).What does narrative writing do?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 7. Multiple Choice
A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does argumentative writing do?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 8. Multiple Choice
A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does explanatory writing do?
persuade
inform
entertain
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the audience/purpose of this text: A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.
parents / inform
college students / entertain
doctors / persuade
kids / entertain
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the audience / purpose of this text: An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.
students / entertain
doctors / inform
babies / persuade
teachers / inform
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)Persuade, Inform, ElectrifyPerform, Infer, EntertainPersuade, Inform, EducatePersuade, Inform, Entertain - 12. Multiple ChoicePersuade means...Make people agree with youMake people angryMake people think the opposite thingMake people fall in love
- 13. Multiple ChoiceInform means...Give informal speechGive informationTake the formGive in a form
- 14. Multiple ChoiceEntertain means...To make people scaredTo make people sadTo make people enjoy somethingTo go to the circus
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."PersuadeInformEntertain - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."PersuadeInformEntertain - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the authors purpose?
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."PersuadeInformEntertain - 18. Multiple ChoiceJudy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836to Informto Entertainto Persuade
- 19. Multiple ChoiceHAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!to Informto Entertainto Persuade
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.EntertainInformPersuade - 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the author's purpose?
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.EntertainInformPersuade - 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the author's purpose?
A care label on the back of a sweatshirt explaining how it should be washed.PersuadeInformEntertain - 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the author's purpose?
A script for a TV show about a detective who can read the minds of farm animalsInformEntertainPersuade - 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the author's purpose?
The play Hamlet by William ShakespeareInformPersuadeEntertain - 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the author's purpose?
A novel about a young girl who demands respect from the worldEntertainInformPersuade - 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the author's purpose?
A sticker on a frozen pizza with directions explaining how to cook the pizza and offering nutritional informationInformPersuadeEntertain - 27. Multiple ChoiceThe 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. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.to Informto Entertainto Persuade
- 28. Multiple ChoiceJoe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.to Informto Entertainto Persuade
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIt's New! It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!to Informto Entertainto Persuade - 30. Multiple ChoiceThe 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?to tell a story about pyramidsto inform you about the Food Group Pyramidto convince you to eat vegetablesto explain how to go shopping for food - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags