Author's Purpose in Reading Comprehension

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What is the primary purpose of 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White?

To entertain readers with a story about a spider and her friend (correct)

To inform readers about the impact of ocean motion

To persuade readers to take action against pollution

To provide information about the life cycle of ants

In what way does 'Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion' by Loree Griffin Burns serve multiple purposes?

Entertainment and persuasion

Information and entertainment

Persuasion and information (correct)

Entertainment and information

What is the genre of 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline?

Science fiction and fantasy (correct)

Non-fiction

Mystery

Biography

Which of the following genres often has the compound purpose of entertainment and persuasion?

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What can readers do to identify an author's purpose?

Think about the argument and intended audience Signup and view all the answers

Which genre typically expresses strong emotions and may be used for persuasion?

Poems Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes books written for entertainment purposes from those written for persuasion?

Entertainment books have no underlying message, while persuasion books aim to convince or influence. Signup and view all the answers

Which book is an example of a how-to genre of non-fiction books according to the text?

Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam, 2020 Edition by the Princeton Review Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme of persuasive writing mentioned in the text?

Politics Signup and view all the answers

Which genre is often filled with examples of work by authors who primarily aim to entertain the audience?

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Which book combines both information and persuasion according to the text?

Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion by Loree Griffin Burns Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'Are You An Ant? by Judy Allen' according to the text?

Information Signup and view all the answers

Which step should readers take to determine an author's purpose after identifying the author and intended audience?

Determine the genre of the text Signup and view all the answers

'Long Way Down' by Jason Reynolds is primarily written for which purpose according to the text?

Entertainment Signup and view all the answers

'How to Identify the Author's Purpose' is likely from which type of text based on its description in the provided source?

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'Multiple Purposes Examples' section primarily discusses books that have which dual purpose?

'Tracking Trash' and Persuasion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding the Author's Purpose

The author's purpose is the reason or motivation for writing a text.
It is essential to understand the author's purpose to respond to the text and match appropriate texts to specific needs.

Identifying the Author's Purpose

Knowledge of the author's purpose allows readers to respond to the text and to match appropriate texts to specific needs.
Consider the author's biography, including when they wrote, where they wrote, and their personal experiences and background.

Types of Author's Purpose

Persuasion: to persuade readers to share an opinion or take an action.
Information: to inform readers of facts and information.
Entertainment: to entertain readers.
Multiple Purposes: often, a text is written for multiple purposes, such as both informing and persuading.

Examples of Author's Purpose

Persuasion: "The Great Kapok Tree" by Lynne Cherry, "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King, "Why Orwell Matters" by Christopher Hitchens.
Information: "Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam" by the Princeton Review, "Awesome Science Experiments for Kids" by Crystal Chatterton, "Are You An Ant?" by Judy Allen.
Entertainment: "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline, "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White, "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie.
Multiple Purposes: "Tracking Trash" by Loree Griffin Burns, "The Magic School Bus" series by Joanna Cole, "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds.

How to Identify the Author's Purpose

Determine the type of writing (genre) and its purpose.
Consider the argument and evidence presented.
Think about the amount of information provided.
Analyze the author's purpose by considering the audience, genre, structure, and content of the text.

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