Author's Purpose
The State of Ohio has put into effect a "Buy Ohio" law, saying that people have to buy things made in Ohio, even if they cost more and aren't as good as the same things made someplace else. This law is unfair and you should vote against it!
What is the author's purpose?
Your feet are ice. The flip-flops were a stupid idea—what were you thinking? The playground swings are freezing and your hands ache, but you hold on, walk yourself back a few steps, and let your body fly.
It feels wonderful.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author likes deer hunting.
b.The author thinks there are too many deer.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
d.The author thinks deer harm the environment.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
You can tell the narrator's or a character's point of view by what they say or do in the story?
True or False?
She is as tall as a giraffe
Simile
We are excited to tell all students about this year's fundraiser. Instead of asking you to sell magazines or candy, we are holding an online Read-a-Thon! Improve your reading ability and support your school at the same time. You don't want to miss this! Get started today!
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
I'm so busy watching the dog I don't even notice it's started to rain. Don't bother me. Don't bother the dog, neither. I'm looking for the place I first saw him. Does he live here? I wonder.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid.
The author wants to show that
a. Matthew should not run in the house.
b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
c. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops.
I, me, mine, myself, we, us, ours, ourselves
Coach Summit is a mountain.
What type of figurative language is represented?
metaphor
Julie was the youngest in her family, and often felt overlooked. Today, she would get noticed! She was going to try out for the school play, and was sure she would get the lead. Her older sisters would be so jealous!
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
You sleep a long time. At one point you wake. Lerna has put food on a tray beside the bed: clear broth and sliced fruit and a cup of tea, all long gone to room temperature. You eat and drink, then go into the bathroom.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author's favorite animal is a dolphin.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
c.The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.
d.The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
As we were driving on the highway we heard a loud CRASH!
What type of figurative language is shown?
onomatopoeia
Hillsdale High School's annual arts festival will take place June 1 at the Hillsdale Performing Arts Center. On display will be paintings, sculpture, collages, and drawings. In addition to these works of art, which will remain on display for one year, the festival will feature several music events.
What is the author's purpose?
Henry's sister was very, very old. Almost fourteen. She didn't ever argue with Henry or Mark. In fact, she hardly talked to them at all because she was so old and wise and almost grown up. Her name was Elizabeth.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
Name three types of Author's Purpose
Inform, Entertain, Persuade
After a long day at camp, all Tina wanted to do was hit the hay. She was exhausted.
What type of figurative language is represented?
Idiom
Harry had never been inside Filch's office before; it was a place most students avoided. The room was dingy and windowless, lit by a single oil lamp dangling from the low ceiling. A faint smell of fried fish lingered about the place. Wooden filing cabinets stood around the walls; from their labels, Harry could see that they contained details of every pupil Filch had ever punished.
What is the author's purpose?
My name is India, and last summer my daddy, the preacher, sent me to the store for a box of macaroni-and-cheese, some white rice, and two tomatoes. I came back with a dog.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
What is the author's perspective?
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b. Gorillas are mean animals.
c. Gorillas don't like other animals.
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
2nd Person - uses you. The author is telling the reader what to do.
3rd Person - uses pronouns like Mary, Bob, the baker etc.. He/she is telling a story about other people.
The light flows into the bowl of the midnight sky.
What type of figurative language is represented?
metaphor