Author's Purpose
Examples of this type of author's purpose include biographies, newspaper articles, and text books.
Signal words and phrases include: Here are the facts...; to learn more about...; Here is how to...
Inform.
Dignity: Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site.
The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
What type of figurative language is this?
"She's as sly as a fox."
Simile
For what occasion does Anne receive her diary?
Her birthday.
What point of view is this paragraph written from?
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
1st Person.
Examples of this type of author's purpose include commercials, advertisements, and political speeches.
Signal words and phrases include: I agree...; I don't support...; In my opinion...
Persuade.
Splendid: The rays from the rising sun shined splendidly through our kitchen window.
Magnificent; very impressive.
What type of figurative language is this?
"Her life was a roller coaster."
Metaphor.
How long are the Franks and the Van Daans in the "Secret Annex"?
Two years.
What point of view is this paragraph written from?
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
2nd Person.
Examples of this type of author's purpose include stories, poems, and plays.
Entertain.
Particle: John was so hungry that he didn’t leave a single particle of the muffin on the plate.
The least possible amount.
What type of figurative language is this?
"Bang! Pow!"
Onomatopoeia.
Why is it important for the people in the Annex to be quiet all day?
So the workers don't hear them.
Which one of these paragraphs is meant to inform, which one is meant to entertain, and which one is meant to persuade?
1. An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone.
2. An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone.
3. A poem about why the iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made.
1. An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone. - Inform
2. An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone. - Persuade
3. A poem about why the iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made - Entertain
A children's book about a cherry pie and an apple pie that overcome their differences and become best friends.
Entertain.
Injustice: Kevin thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not.
Lack of fairness or justice.
What type of figurative language is this?
"The chocolate cake was screaming my name."
Personification.
Before going into the Annex, what does Anne often get in trouble for in school?
Talking out of turn.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
There are many thoughtful ways to express your love for another person without spending money: you could write a song or cook a meal, but perhaps the best way to express yourself is to create a card. Creating a card is easy if you have the proper materials. Get yourself some nice, thick resume paper or cardstock and fold it in half. Draw some imagery of love on the front of the card; if you're not good at drawing, you can clip out pictures. If you decide to use markers, be careful not to let them bleed through the paper and ruin the other side. Lastly, write a poem or heartfelt statement on the inside to your beloved and you're done. Now isn't that a much better way to express your love than a rose from the gas station?
How to create a card for someone to express your love.
An essay convincing readers that chocolate cake is better than vanilla cake.
Persuade.
Seldom: Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food.
Not often; rarely.
What type of figurative language is this?
"We're going to dance the night away."
Idiom.
Name three character traits of Mrs. Van Daan.
Answers may vary. Examples: selfish, judgmental, stuck up, snotty, rude, flirtatious.
What text structure is being used in this paragraph?
Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
Problem & Solution.