Author's Purpose
What is the author’s purpose if a text is meant to inform?
to inform
Which of the following best defines a claim in an argument?
A) A personal story
B) A statement that can be proven true or false
C) A supporting detail
D) A question for the reader
B) A statement that can be proven true or false
Define tone.
A. The main idea of a story
B. The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
C. The setting of the story
D. The feelings the reader experiences while reading
B. The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
What is chronological structure?
A. A comparison of two different ideas
B. A description of a setting
C. Events arranged in the order they happened
D. A list of problems and solutions
C. Events arranged in the order they happened
What is a theme in literature?
A. The sequence of events in a story
B. The author’s use of dialogue
C. The place where the story happens
D. The underlying message or lesson in a story
D. The underlying message or lesson in a story
Identify the purpose: “The author gives facts about whales.”
purpose = inform
What makes a piece of evidence strong?
A) It’s long and confusing
B) It relates directly to the claim and comes from a reliable source
C) It includes personal opinions
D) It comes from a fictional story
B) It relates directly to the claim and comes from a reliable source
What mood is created by: “The wind howled through the trees”?
A. Cheerful and peaceful
B. Calm and relaxed
C. Mysterious and eerie
D. Joyful and exciting
C. Mysterious and eerie
Which structure is being used: problem-solution or compare-contrast?
Both cats and dogs can be great pets. While dogs are often more energetic and enjoy going for walks, cats are usually more independent and prefer to stay indoors. Despite their differences, both animals can provide companionship and affection to their owners.
Compare-contrast
Choose the best theme for a story about friendship.
A. True friends support each other through hard times
B. Working hard leads to success
C. Never talk to strangers
D. Honesty is the best policy
A. True friends support each other through hard times
Is this text to persuade, inform, or entertain?
"The dragon hiccupped a puff of glitter before accidentally sneezing fire onto the royal cake."
to entertain
Which sentence is an example of a claim?
A) “Many people enjoy ice cream in summer.”
B) “Ice cream sales increased by 40% last July.”
C) “Vanilla is the best ice cream flavor.”
D) “According to the Ice Cream Association, chocolate is the most popular.”
C) “Vanilla is the best ice cream flavor.”
Which words reveal tone in a passage?
A. Proper nouns
B. Dialogue tags like “he said” or “she said”
C. Descriptive and emotional language
D. Transition words like “however” and “therefore”
C. Descriptive and emotional language
How do signal words reveal structure?
A. They introduce new characters
B. They show the author’s opinion
C. They provide clues about how ideas are organized
D. They make the text more difficult to understand
C. They provide clues about how ideas are organized
Identify a universal theme in a folktale.
A. The story takes place in a village
B. The main character has magical powers
C. Good triumphs over evil
D. The character wears a red cloak
C. Good triumphs over evil
Is this text to persuade, inform, or entertain?
"The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues."
inform
Which of the following could be used as evidence to support a claim that reading improves vocabulary?
A) “I love reading fantasy novels.”
B) “My friend thinks reading is boring.”
C) “A study shows students who read daily score higher on vocabulary tests.”
D) “Books have pages with many words.”
C) “A study shows students who read daily score higher on vocabulary tests.”
How does word choice impact tone?
A. It determines the number of characters in a story
B. It affects the structure of the plot
C. It influences how the reader interprets the author's attitude
D. It sets the story’s location
C. It influences how the reader interprets the author's attitude
How can you identify structure in a nonfiction passage?
A. Count the number of paragraphs
B. Look for the author's use of figurative language
C. Analyze the order and pattern of ideas using signal words
D. Focus only on the first and last sentence
C. Analyze the order and pattern of ideas using signal words
Explain how character actions reveal theme.
A. By showing how the character's decisions relate to the story's message
B. By describing the weather in each scene
C. By providing facts about the setting
D. By changing the genre of the story
A. By showing how the character's decisions relate to the story's message
Is this text to persuade, inform, or entertain? EXPLAIN why.
"Every morning, thousands of commuters cram into crowded trains, clutching lukewarm coffee and staring blankly at their phones—just another ritual in the city’s relentless rhythm."
Informing, by describing a common urban routine.
Entertaining, through vivid imagery and tone.
Persuading, subtly criticizing the monotony of city life and perhaps nudging readers to reflect on it.
Why is it important to connect your evidence to your claim?
A) To make the text longer
B) So readers don’t get bored
C) To show how the evidence supports your argument
D) Because claims don’t need evidence
C) To show how the evidence supports your argument
Compare tone and mood in two different passages. What is the best way to do this?
A. Count how many words are in each passage
B. Focus only on the setting and plot
C. Identify the author’s attitude (tone) and the reader’s emotional response (mood)
D. Look at how many characters are in each passage
C. Identify the author’s attitude (tone) and the reader’s emotional response (mood)
How does structure contribute to meaning?
A. It helps the reader understand the author’s purpose and how ideas are connected
B. It makes the text more confusing
C. It shows who the main character is
D. It reveals the setting of the story
A. It helps the reader understand the author’s purpose and how ideas are connected
After reading a story about a young girl who defies her community’s expectations to pursue an education, despite facing ridicule and setbacks, which of the following best expresses a possible theme?
A. Studying hard guarantees success in life.
B. The girl’s town lacked proper educational resources.
C. Education is more important than friendship.
D. Perseverance in the face of adversity leads to personal growth.
D. Perseverance in the face of adversity leads to personal growth.