Inference/Author’s Purpose
What is Author’s Purpose?
why the author wrote the selection, and the message is what the author is trying to communicate to the reader.
This text structure is "how are things in the text similar or different."
a. main idea and details
b. problem and solution
c. cause and effect
d. comparison
d. comparison
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and other electronics come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, it is
a. everywhere
b. mysterious
c. exciting
d. dangerous
e. happy
Mysterious
"Good job, Delia," Mr. Bernaldi said, smiling.
What can be IMPLIED from this sentence?
a. Mr. Bernaldi is smiling.
b. Mr. Bernaldi told Delia that she did a good job.
c. Mr. Bernaldi is happy with Delia.
d. Mr. Bernaldi spoke.
c. Mr. Bernaldi is happy with Delia.
The controlling idea of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with...
a. supporting details
b. the reader's opinion
c. reliable authors
d. concluding sentences
concluding sentences
What are the three reasons we write?
(Author's purpose for writing)
a. Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b. Persuade, Inform, Educate
c. Perform, Infer, Entertain
d. Persuade, Inform, Entertain
d. Persuade, Inform, Entertain
This nonfiction structure is used when an author or writer conducts an interview.
a. description
b. chronological
c. question and answer
d. cause and effect
c. question and answer
Speaking rudely to the judges is rash behavior.
You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. grown up
c. Funny
d. with little though of consideration
with little though of consideration
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3 - the chocolate truffles, or the jelly beans?
Which of the following is implicit in the passage?
a. I walked in the door
b. I am in a candy shop
c. I like jelly beans better than chocolate truffles
d. There were beautiful colors and smells
b. I am in a candy shop
What is another word for supporting details used to identify the controlling idea of a text?
a. text evidence
b. type of conflict
c. climax
d. context clues
a. text evidence
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
A: Time is moving to California
B: Tim is taking a trip to see people he does not like
C: Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandparents
A: Time is moving to California
The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened and why it happens is...
a. problem and solution
b. question and answer
c. chronological
d. cause and effect
d. cause and effect
Some people are always bashing the class president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
a. going to too many expensive parties
b. hitting hard with a heavy tool
c. judging too harshly
d. voting for a different candidate
c. judging too harshly
Implicit information can be directly found in the text. True or False?
Where is the thesis statement located?
a. The first sentence of your essay.
b. A separate sentence after the introduction.
c. At the end of the introduction paragraph.
d. Under the title.
c. At the end of the introduction paragraph.
Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?
A: Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.
B: Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.
C: Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.
D: Suzy scored 5 points in her basketball game.
C: Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.
This text structure tells what is the conflict, or problem, and how it was resolved.
a. Main Ideas and Details
b. Problem and solution
c. chronological
d. Cause and effect
b. Problem and solution
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. unable to chew gum
c. very old
d. greatly admired
d. greatly admired
Explicit information is something I know is happening. True or False?
True
What should you avoid in your thesis statement?
a. facts
b. picking a side
c. using "I" or "me" or "my"
Using "I" or "me" or "my"
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
A: Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
B: Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
C: Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
D: Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
B: Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
The text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives steps is...
a. Chronological
b. Cause and effect
c. Question and Answer
a. Chronological
I believe that if you increase the pay rate at this job, it will be an incentive for employees to work harder. Just like offering a dog better treats to learn more difficult commands.
Based on the context clues, an incentive is
(a) ____________.
a. something that motivates a person to do something
b. dog treats
c. financial reason to make more money
d. paychecks
a. something that motivates a person to do something
Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next, they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes started getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."
Identify the explicit information.
a. Ryan was looking forward to spending the night at his friend Robert's house.
b. Ryan is homesick.
c. Ryan is scared of cats.
d. Ryan is homesick
a. Ryan was looking forward to spending the night at his friend Robert's house.
Which sentence is too broad to be a good thesis statement?
a. Mountain City has access to many wonderful places to fish.
b. Mountain City is a great place to live.
Mountain City is a great place to live.