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Advertisements, commercials, newspaper editorials are -
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Describe
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Persuade
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Entertain
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Inform
2
A body paragraph should include
main idea
analysis
textual evidence
all of the above
3
Evidence in the
Derby the Dog
video to support the author's reasons included
the dog running while using the prosthesis
the dog eating a healthy snack
the dog guiding an officer through a crime scene
the dog wading in the water
4
The final paragraph of a essay should be the
introduction
body paragraph
rebuttal
conclusion
5
A statement that can be proved or verified is...
Support
Opinion
Fact
Claim
6
What does the author's purpose mean?
It's how the author became a writer
It's the reason the author wrote the text
It has nothing to do with reading!
7
Catalogs, travel brochures and some poetry are -
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Inform
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Explain
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Describe
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Persuade
8
A poster with a listing 10 reasons to eat vegetables (Which is it?)
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
9
What is one major way the author reflects about her concerns of the future in the text Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?
She asks questions about the future that cannot be answered
She uses examples of American history
She interviews her dad about his fears of the future
She dramatizes scenes involving people of the future
10
A new song released by a music artist ( Which is it?)
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
11
When you watch a cereal commercial, the author of that commercial is writing to:
Persuade you to buy a certain type of cereal
Inform you of all the benefits of that cereal
Entertain you with music & funny events while showing cereal
Sell you old cereal stored in the garage
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VOTE FOR ME FOR PRESIDENT! If I am president you all will get free ice cream every Friday! (Which is it?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
13
When techers send out report cards they are trying to:
Persuade your parents
Entertain your parents
Inform your parents
14
Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing things away, people should recycle.
The purpose is to Describe
The purpose is to Entertain
The purpose is to Persuade
The purpose is to Inform
15
A coupon for a sale of apples at the store (Which is it?)
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
16
Chocolate cake is moist and sweet. It is dark brown with chocolate icing
inform
explain
entertain
think
17
A bar graph showing data and results of a experiment (Which is it?)
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
18
In Our Gain Our Loss, what is the reason the author's father becomes excited when he sees his daughter eating cereal?
He is happy that she appreciates his favorite cereal
It reminds him of an old commercial that he once enjoyed
It reminds him of a meal his mother used to make
He is glad that she is taking the time to eat
19
Become a volunteer! It is very rewarding. Volunteering helps people & also makes you feel good.
This is an example of writing to persuade.
This is an example of writing to inform.
This is an example of something mom says to trick me to work
This is an example of writing to entertain.
20
What are the effects of reading on an electronic device?
People felt more tired in the morning
People had deeper sleep
People took longer to become alert the next morning
People took longer to fall asleep
21
Poems, stories, plays, comic strips, short story, novels and comedies are -
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Inform
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Entertain
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Persuade
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Describe
22
A radio commercial talking about a new menu item at the local restaurant (Which is it?)
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
23
How does the author convey the purpose in Screen Time Can Mess With the Body’s “Clock”?
By staying up late and watching the news.
By informing the audience. Expert, research, and stats.
By talking about a "digital clock".
By entertaining the audience. Sharing memories and opinions.
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Who is the author for Is our gain also our loss?
Andrew Bridges
Emma Franco
Cailin Loesch
Bob Saget
25
If I read a story about magic that happens at night, the author is trying to
persuade me
scare me
inform me
entertain me
26
what hormone is in your body that gets you ready for sleep?
growth hormone
leptin
insulin
melatonin
27
A novel about memories of learning how to play sports (Which is it?)
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
28
When planning an argument, you must first choose your ...
Evidence
Audience
Claim
Position
29
In Screen Time Can Mess with the Body's Clock, Why does the author recommend you do to have a good nights sleep?
Turn off your wifi
Turn on night shift
Turn off, turn In,Drop off
Destroy technology
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The author's purpose is thier attitude toward the text
True
False
31
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
to give directions in order
to convince a reader of your opinion
to describe a scene
to explain an idea
32
What does natural light to to your body when you have to much screen time?
makes you more sensitive to artificial light
it makes your body less sensitive to artificial light
releses a hormone in your body
33
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1809.
The purpose is to Persuade
The purpose is to Describe
The purpose is to Entertain
The purpose is to Inform
34
What is One reason given by the author to support the claim in the
Derby the Dog video?
The dog felt better with the prosthetic.
The prosthetic made it easier for the dog to consume food.
The prosthetic increased the dog's mobility.
The wheelbarrow was to cumbersome.
35
This is an author's basic belief, or main point, about a topic or issue
Central Claim
Counterclaim
Supporting Claim
Argument
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If I am reading a text and the author is giving me facts about butterflies, the author is
Trying to persuade me
Trying to inform me
Trying to get help at a zoo
Trying to entertain me
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If the author tells us a story that we will enjoy, the author's purpose is...
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
38
The track listing a CD album which shows the length of each song
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
39
In the Screen Time text How did the participants that read an e-book feel in the morning after sleeping?
well rested
Groggy
Tired
Grouchy
40
What experiences does the author fear that children of the next generation might miss out on in Our Gain Our Loss?
watching old commercials
printing out a hard copy of a research paper
choosing a video from Blockbuster for a family movie night
enjoying handwritten letters from grandparents
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Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are..(Which is it?)
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
42
This quote is from Screen time can mess with the body's "clock"? “I had to wait for the hourly report on TV".
True
False
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If the author is giving us information on a topic, what is their purpose?
To persuade
To entertain
To inform
44
Who makes the comment "That's the problem with the world today." in the text Our Gain is also Our Loss?
the author's father
a TV reporter
the author
a teacher
45
You read a text several times to analyze it
False
True
46
In Our Gain Also Our Loss, which sentence best explains the "problem" about which the father is complaining?
As a child, he rarely was able to do things when he wanted
His childhood friends understand modern technology better
New technologies are making modern life move too quickly
It isn't fair that people can immediately find information
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"Will they laugh at us for using pieces of green paper to buy things?" What is green paper?( text Our Gain Our Loss?)
coupons
dollar bills
fake money
credit cards
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Why would you write a biography about George Washington?
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
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The author's reasons to support the claim should be supported with sufficient _____________.
vocabulary words
reasons
evidence
activities
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Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown..
inform
explain
entertain
persuade
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Melatonin signals our body that it is time to go to sleep
False
True
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The first reading or viewing of a text is usually to get the ______________.
quoted words
sentence starters
clarification
gist
53
Subway promoting thier new Turkey sub item (Which is it?)
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
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A poem about the beauty of Mount Everest as seen from a mountain climber’s perspective (Which is it?)
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
55
The central idea Never matters in any text
True
False
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The author's argument in the
Derby the Dog
video begins with..
a story about a dog who attacked a cat
a personal perspective about Derby
pictures of the dog running with other dogs
statistics about sick dogs like Derby
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This kind of appeal uses strong feelings, rather than facts, to persuade.
Bandwagon
Loaded Language
Emotional
Association
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A pie graph showing data (Which is it?)
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
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A statement that can't be proved because it expresses a person's beliefs, feelings or thoughts.
Claim
Fact
Opinion
Support
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The introduction parargrapgh must have the following:
background information
a hook
thesis statement/claim
all of the above
61
A hurricane is a huge storm. It can have strong winds up to 200 miles per hour!
entertain
explain
inform
persaude
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An argument does NOT include _________________?
reasons
evidence
a claim
a prompt
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What was the author's
most likely
purpose for writing the article Screen Time can Mess with the Body's Clock?
Persuade some that electronic devices are better than books
To explain the possible effects of electronics before bed
Explain why many have stopped reading printed books
Describe the effects of using certain electronics before bed
64
A menu for a local pizzeria listing the sizes and prices of pizzas and available toppings..( Which is it?)
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
65
Every argument should include a ________________.
assessment
claim
text
anecdote
66
Who is the author of this selection Screen Time can Mess with the Body's Clock?
Leena Khan
Stefan Etienne
Andrew Bridges
Caillin Loesch
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In paragraph 1 in the text Screen Time Can Mess with the Body's Clock, why does the author demand you to do something?
because it helps you understand the news article
because it is the claim of the news article
because it persuades you
because it convinces you
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If the author tries to get you to do something, the author's purpose is to...
To persuade
To entertain
To inform
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One day Beth went to a circus. It was special because she'd never been to a circus before.
This is an example of writing to entertain
This is an example of an advertisement for the circus.
This is an example of writing to inform.
This is an example of writing to persuade.
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A Wikipedia page with facts and records about Disney World..(Which is it?)
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
71
A handbook teaching people how to communicate.. (Which is it?)
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
72
Sarah nearly ran to the bus stop. She had a strange feeling that she was being followed.
The purpose is to Persuade
The purpose is to Entertain
The purpose is to Inform
The purpose is to Describe
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Mrs. Craun has taught for five years. She currently teaches fourth grade at Clymore Elementary.
inform
describe
entertain
explain
74
The logical relationship among ideas, including those among claims and across avidence
reasoning
reasoning
argue
refute
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"It's not technology that's changing either: It's our way of living." How is this supported in Our Gain Also Our Loss ?
by describing recent advantages in technology
by recalling memories of playing video games
by imagining a future in which no improvements are possible
by contrasting activities today with activities of the past
76
Which text goes over memories and personal experiences?
Is Our Gain also our loss?
Screen time can mess with the body's "clock"
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A cell phone application that lists the features of the cell phone (Which is it?)
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
78
This quote is found in Is our Gain also our loss? "An internal “clock” helps regulate when we eat, sleep, and wake".
False
True
79
In soccer it is against the rules to touch the ball with your hand, unless you are the goalie.
To persuade
To entertain
To inform
80
A map of the outline of Hershey Park (Which is it?)
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
81
What are the 3 reasons authors write?
To get a raise
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
82
"Please buy me that new Pokemon card because it's really fun to play with and everyone has it!"
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
83
charts, graphs, maps and recipes are -
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Explain
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Inform
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Describe
Examples of Author's Purpose: To Persuade
84
Words that suggest strong positive or negative feelings, are examples of...
Emotional
Association
Loaded Language
Bandwagon
85
A Sunday newspaper comic strip with a cartoon drawing (Which is it?)
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
86
What is the author's father's reaction when he watches that old commercial on YouTube in the story Our Gain, Our Loss?
Delight
Pride
Surprise
Disappointment
87
A bar graph showing data and results of a experiment (Which is it?)
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
88
A public service announcement telling kids to stay in school (Which is it?)
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
89
What is another reason that supports the author's claim in the
Derby the Dog video?
It's easier for the dog to see it's owner.
It's easier for the dog to interact with others.
The dog is better able to assist police officers
Prosthetics are expensive to purchase.
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What is the purpose of melatonin?
Increases the body's resistance to sleep
It tells the body that darkness has fallen
Makes the body alert and restless
Gets the body ready to sleep.
91
In the Derby the Dog video The author's claim in the video is__________________.
Derby the dog needs a prosthetic.
3-D Printing is a company that helps animals.
Modern technology makes life better.
Modern technology is fun and exciting.
92
How did the author's father find out what the temperature was when he was a young boy in the text Our Gain Our Loss ?
by watching television
by making a phone call
by listening to the radio
by checking his phone
93
What Should You Do For A Good night of sleep in the text Screen Time can Mess with the Body's Clock?
Wind down
read a book
Turn off all electronic devices
Turn of the wifi
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In the text Is Our Gain Also Our Loss What does the author notice about the old cereal commercial?
It lacks snappy graphics and fast-paced cuts
It does not clearly advertise the product
Its colors seem fairly dull
It features modern music and unknown actors
95
A children’s book about two birds that learn to become good friends (Which is it?)
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
96
In order to write a successful argument, you must use ... to support claims
Evidence
Purpose
Audience
Opinions
97
A funny story about falling while learning to ride a bike..( Which is it?)
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
98
Why do experts recommend against using electronic readers/similar devices when going to bed?
Light from screen cab upset the body's internal clock.
People are tempted to be on social media if the screen is on
The screen can catch fire and cause injuries.
Reading is too stimulating for those trying to sleep.
99
When you watch cartoons, the cartoons are trying to
Entertain you
Persuade you
Teach you
Inform you
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Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules tell you what to do.
This is an example of writing to entertain.
This is an example of writing to inform.
This is an example of writing to persuade.
