Author's Purpose Challenge Practice Worksheet

Author's Purpose Challenge Practice

Grade 12 English Language Arts Author's Purpose Challenge Practice Very Easy 15 Questions 10 Views

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Author's Purpose Challenge Practice Worksheet

Author's Purpose Challenge Practice

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Grade: Grade 12

Subject: English Language Arts

Topic: Author's Purpose

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Very Easy

Questions: 15

Instructions:
Read each question carefully. For each item, identify the author's purpose: to inform, to persuade, to entertain, or to explain. Write your answer in complete thoughts when needed. Questions begin with simple examples and become slightly more challenging.

Skills Practiced:

Author's Purpose
English Language Arts
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

A school newsletter shares the date and time of the spring concert. What is the author's purpose?

2Question

A recipe gives step-by-step directions for making pancakes. What is the author's purpose?

3Question

A short story about a lost puppy is meant to make readers smile. What is the author's purpose?

4Question

A poster says, 'Read every day to build your vocabulary and become a stronger writer!' What is the author's purpose?

5Question

An article describes the parts of a bicycle and how each part works. What is the author's purpose?

6Question

A travel brochure lists beautiful beaches, warm weather, and fun activities to get people to visit. What is the author's purpose?

7Question

A textbook chapter gives facts about the water cycle. What is the author's purpose?

8Question

A comedian's monologue is written to make the audience laugh. What is the author's purpose?

9Question

A public service announcement warns drivers to slow down in school zones to keep children safe. What is the author's purpose?

10Question

A science blog explains how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. What is the author's purpose?

11Question

A newspaper editorial argues that students should have longer lunch periods. What is the author's purpose?

12Question

A biography shares major events in the life of a famous inventor. What is the author's purpose?

13Question

A poem uses vivid language to create a peaceful mood for the reader. What is the author's purpose?

14Question

A museum sign tells visitors why a painting is important and how it was created. What is the author's purpose?

15Question

A speech uses facts about climate change and strong emotional language to encourage people to reduce waste. What is the author's purpose?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	To inform
2	To explain
3	To entertain
4	To persuade
5	To explain
6	To persuade
7	To inform
8	To entertain
9	To persuade
10	To explain
11	To persuade
12	To inform
13	To entertain
14	To inform and explain
15	To persuade