Author's Purpose/POV
A writer explains how rainbows form using facts and diagrams. What is the author’s purpose?
a.) entertain
b.) persuade
c.) explain
To explain.
A passage describes dolphins, their habitats, and their communication. What is the topic?
dolphins
Why might an author use simple words and colorful pictures in a book about starting school?
A. To make the text harder to understand
B. To hide the main idea
C. To help young children understand the text
To help young children understand the text
After the storm, the once-lush garden looked desolate. Wilted flowers drooped toward the ground, and the empty flower beds were covered with dry soil.
What does desolate most likely mean?
A. Full of colorful plants
B. Empty and lifeless
C. Carefully organized
B. Empty and lifeless
The classroom was a zoo.' What does this metaphor suggest?
A. Animals live in the classroom
B. The classroom is noisy and chaotic
C. The classroom is outdoors
The classroom is noisy and chaotic
A writer describes the benefits of school gardens and urges the principal to create one. Identify the purpose and one supporting detail.
a.) Persuade
b.) inform
c.) explain
To persuade
A story shows a child helping a new student feel welcome. What message might the story communicate?
a.) Kindness helps others feel included.
b.) working together is better than working alone
a.) kindness helps others feel included
Two texts explain animal habitats. One is a picture book for young children; the other is a detailed science article. How might the authors' choices differ?
A. Both must use identical language and illustrations
B. The picture book may use simpler language and illustrations, while the article includes detailed facts
C. The science article must be a poem
The picture book may use simpler language and illustrations, while the article includes detailed facts
The scientist's explanation was ambiguous. Some students believed she meant the experiment had succeeded, while others thought she was saying the results were uncertain. She needed to clarify her statement.
What does ambiguous most likely mean?
A. Open to more than one interpretation
B Supported by strong evidence
C. Explained in great detail
Open to more than one interpretation
A writer describes a dark hallway, whispering sounds, and a flickering light. How does the language affect the mood?
A. It creates a cheerful mood
B. It creates a peaceful mood
C. It creates a suspenseful or frightening mood
It creates a suspenseful or frightening mood
A passage explains how to build a birdhouse and lists the steps in order. What is the author’s purpose?
a.) entertain
b.) explain
c.) inform
to explain
A team loses its first game but keeps practicing and improves. What is a possible message?
A. Winning is the only goal
B. Practice and persistence can lead to improvementC. Sports are too difficult
C. Sports are too difficult
B. Practice and persistence can lead to improvement
A science article uses diagrams and facts about volcanoes. Who is the most likely audience?
A. Readers interested in learning about volcanoes
B. Readers looking only for a fairy tale
C. Readers learning dance steps
Readers interested in learning about volcanoes
Heavy rain flooded the playground, so the school closed it for the day. Which text structure is shown?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Cause and effect
Cause and effect
Why might an author describe the smell, sound, and taste of a meal?
A. To help readers imagine the experience
B. To explain how to read a map
C. To show the meal is imaginar7
To help readers imagine the experience
Which pronouns are clues that a story may be told in first person?
A. He, she, they
B. You, your
C. I, me, we
C: I, Me, We
A character lies to avoid trouble and loses a friend's trust. Later, the character tells the truth. Which message is best supported?
A. Honesty helps build trust
B. It is best to hide mistakes
C. Friendship depends on winning
A. Honesty helps build trust
A science article uses diagrams and facts about volcanoes. Who is the most likely audience?
A. Readers interested in learning about volcanoes
B. Readers looking only easy books
C. Readers learning dance steps
. Readers interested in learning about volcanoes
A passage lists the steps for planting a seed in order. Which text structure is used?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Sequence
C. Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
The angry storm pounded on the roof.' What does the word 'pounded' help the reader imagine?
A. A quiet, peaceful night
B. A sunny afternoon
C. A loud and forceful storm
A loud and forceful storm
A story describes an event through Leo's eyes. Later, the reader learns that his sister was secretly worried, although Leo did not know it. What would most likely need to change to reveal the sister's private thoughts directly?
A. The story's point of view or narrator
B. The setting only
C. The story's title
A. The story's point of view or narrator
Unlike his reluctant teammates, who hesitated and made excuses before joining the performance, Marcus eagerly stepped onto the stage and volunteered to speak first.
What does reluctant most likely mean?
A. Unwilling or hesitant
B. Prepared and confident
C. Excited and impatient
A. Unwilling or hesitant