Definitions
Point of View
Author's Purpose
Big Foot
100
The author wants you to do, buy, or believe something
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Explain
E. Describe
A. Persuade
100
If you don't like being greeted by a furry bundle of joy after a tough day, don't get a dog! If you hate when your best friend licks your face when you are sad, don't get a dog! If you don't like to smile, then 100% don't get a dog!
Which words best describes the author's attitude toward dogs?
A. humorous and lighthearted
B. negative and cranky
C. neutral and objective
D. regretful and sarcastic
A. humorous and lighthearted
100
What is Martin Luther King Jr.'s purpose for writing this?
A. to inform
B. to argue
C. to persuade
D. to inspire
D. to inspire
100
Which of the following best describes the author's attitude toward people who create hoaxes?
A. the author has a negative view of those who create hoaxes
B. the author believes the people who create the hoaxes are creative
C. the author is amused by the hoaxes
D. The author thinks the people who create the hoaxes are clever
A. the author has a negative view of those who create hoaxes
200
The author wants to give you information on a topic
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Explain
E. Describe
B. Inform
200
The 16th president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1804. Lincoln was one of the best presidents of our country. Lincoln ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. He was a great president.
Based on the passage, the author would most likely agree that?
A. Abraham Lincoln was the worst president our nation has seen
B. Abraham Lincoln was was one of our best presidents because he was born in Kentucky
C. Abraham Lincoln was the one of our best presidents because he helped end slavery
D. Abraham Lincoln was one of our best presidents because he was the 16th president
C. Abraham Lincoln was the one of our best presidents because he helped end slavery
200
The purple aliens landed with a crash and a boom. The residents of the small Iowa town ran in all directions as the multi-fingered creatures got off their spaceship. They landed right in front of the local cell phone store and appeared to be eager to check out Earth's communication technology. Fortunately, the salesman kept his head and showed the aliens many kinds of cell phones. The friendly purple creatures soon discovered that cell phones were cool. And lo and behold, the salesman had never seen anyone learn how to text so quickly. Maybe friendly aliens would do well on Earth after all.
What is the author's purpose?
A. to inform
B. to express personal feelings
C. to persuade
D. to entertain
D. to entertain
200
The author's choice of words suggest that he believes:
A. Rick Dyer was wrong to charge people money for seeing the body
B. Patterson and Gimlin really did see Bigfoot
C. There will never be another Bigfoot hoax
D. The Jacko Hoax occurred because a gorilla was really captured, not Bigfoot
A. Rick Dyer was wrong to charge people money for seeing the body
300
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Explain
E. Describe
C. Entertain
300
Christmas is a magical time of year. Everyone puts lights and decorations on their houses and there is a chill in the air. On Christmas morning, presents are opened and a big breakfast is eaten. However, the best part of Christmas is spending time with family. That is why Christmas is the best holiday.
Which words best describes the author attitude toward Christmas?
A. humorous and lighthearted
B. negative and hateful
C. neutral and objective
D. positive and joyful
D. positive and joyful
300
At Easter, many parents want to buy baby bunnies for their children. Baby bunnies are cute, but rabbits are not always good pets. Many rabbits end up at animal shelters because people do not know how to care for them. This year, the Rabbit Rescue Team has an idea. We are asking parents to buy stuffed bunnies for Easter, instead of real rabbits! Please visit your toy store instead of your pet store!
What is the author's purpose?
A. to persuade
B. to inform
C. to entertain
A. to persuade
300
What is the author's main purpose for including paragraph 1?
A. to explain that Bigfoot doesn't exist
B. to inform readers by proving background information about Bigfoot
C. to compare Bigfoot to an ape
D. to tell the reader where Bigfoot is located
B. to inform readers by proving background information about Bigfoot
400
The author provides the steps on how to do something
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Explain
E. Describe
D. Explain
400
While visiting your local veterinarian office you notice the following magazine articles printed on the table for guests to read:
15 Reasons Not to Have a Pet Cat
Cats, they are destroying the world!
Dog Interview: My Cat Roommate is Out to Get Me
Based on the Vet's selection of reading material, what might the Vet's attitude toward cats be?
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
B. Negative
400
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your French fries.
The author's purpose is to:
A. entertain
B. persuade
C. inform
D. describe
C. inform
400
The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to
A. explain how Bigfoot was discovered
B. describe different times people have seen Bigfoot
C. encourage people to look for Bigfoot
D. describe several famous Bigfoot hoaxes
D. describe several famous Bigfoot hoaxes
500
The author's uses descriptive language to allow the reader to visualize what they are explaining.
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Explain
E. Describe
E. Describe
500
Baseball is a sport played with a ball, mitts, and bats. You can play baseball on a team or for fun with your friends and family. Each team needs 9 players. The teams take turns playing in the field and batting. Baseball is a fun sport to play and to watch.
What sentence from the text best supports the authors point of view on baseball?
"Baseball is a fun sport to play and to watch."
500
Directions to a particular location, a recipe, and instructions on how to play Monopoly are all examples of writing for which purpose:
A. describe
B. inform
C. entertain
D. explain
D. Explain
500
What was the author's purpose for putting in the Bigfoot Crossing Sign photo and information?
A. to persuade people to beware of Bigfoot
B. to instruct people on how to look for Bigfoot
C. to entertain readers by sharing a harmless way to pretend Bigfoot exists
D. to inform people of the dangers
C. to entertain readers by sharing a harmless way to pretend Bigfoot exists