Author's Purpose Definitions
Uses imagery and figurative language
Describe
What is the AP of "I Have a Dream?"
In regards to hunting, what is Zaroff's problem?
It has started to bore him. He needs a smarter animal.
The lesson or author's message in a story
Theme
Tells a story with characters and dialogue
Entertain
What is the AP of "My Story" by Rosa Parks?
To Explain
Why does the Traveler knock on the door in "The Listeners?"
To keep his word
The ending or conclusion to a story
Resolution
Tells "why"
Explain
What is the AP of "New Directions" by Maya Angelou?
To Entertain
What occurs at the resolution of "The Most Dangerous Game?"
Rainsford kills Zaroff and sleeps in his bed
Clues that the author leaves in a text to hint at future events
Foreshadowing
Uses facts and statistics
Inform
What is the AP of "There is a Longing" by Chief Dan George?
To Persuade
Why does Fortunato warn Montressor about the mold and air in the catacombs?
To keep Fortunato from suspecting Montressor's motives
Sequence of events in a story
Plot
Uses bias and opinion to convince and audience
Persuade
What is the AP of "Night" by Elie Wiesel?
To Inform
What is the Main Idea in "BEWARE: Do Not Read this Poem?"
Poetry has the power to consume a reader
The author's feeling about the subject of a story
Tone