Author's Purpose
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage asking voters to appoint Joe Santiago as Sanitation Commissioner?
Back
To persuade.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An author's purpose is...
Back
The reason an author writes.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To make people enjoy something.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is...
Back
Trying to give you information and teach you facts.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose in the letter about allowing pets in restaurants?
Back
To persuade.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?
Back
To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when an author writes to inform?
Back
The author aims to provide facts and information.
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