Author's Purpose
Key Words
Definition
Text Examples
Book Covers
100
In a fiction book, the author's purpose is to do this.
What is entertain.
100
Scenes, acts, characters, dialogue, and stage directions are all key words for this type of genre.
What is drama.
100
Stories about an imaginary person or event are considered this type of literary genre.
What is fiction.
100
Because of the stories and wealth he brought back from his adventures, Bilbo Baggins is the most famous hobbit in hobbiton.
What is fiction.
100
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What is fiction.
200
In a literary nonfiction, the author's purpose is to do this.
What is inform.
200
Facts, opinions, problem/solution, cause/effect are all key words for this type of genre.
What is persuasive.
200
Different texts with facts and information about a topic are considered this type of literary genre.
What is expository.
200
Romeo: [Aside] Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? Juliet: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy.
What is drama.
200
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What is drama.
300
In a persuasive text, the author's purpose is to do this.
What is persuade.
300
Materials, steps, intro, conclusion, and sequential order are all key words for this genre.
What is procedural.
300
Text that is written to convince the reader to do or believe a certain way is considered this type of literary genre.
What is persuasive.
300
Neil A. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on August 5, 1930.
What is literary nonfiction.
300
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What is expository.
400
In an expository text, the author's purpose is to do this.
What is inform.
400
Stanza, rhyme, sensory words (look, feel, taste, smell, sound) and figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification) are all key words for this type of genre.
What is poetry.
400
A story that is meant to be performed for an audience and tells a story through words and actions of characters is considered this type of literary genre.
What is drama.
400
"What Am I?" Green and speckled legs, Hop on logs and lily pads Splash in cool water. - Author Unknown
What is poetry.
400
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What is procedural.
500
In poetry, the author's purpose is to do this. (2 answers)
What is entertain and express.
500
Dates, facts, and chronological order are all key words for this type of genre.
What is literary nonfiction.
500
A text that states real events that happen in a person's life in a story format is considered this type of literary genre.
What is literary nonfiction.
500
First, try to find a nice, big, sturdy tree. Then start stretching. Then begin your climb.
What is procedural.
500
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What is literary nonfiction.
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