Author's Purpose
What are the three main types of author’s purpose?
To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
What is a synonym?
A 'stronger' word you can put in place of a current word that has the SAME meaning.
The power went out during the storm, so the school had to close early.
Cause: The storm caused the power to go out.
Effect: School closed early.
During the camping trip, the hikers were bewildered when they couldn’t find the trail.
What does bewildered mean?
confused, lost
Which word has a more positive connotation:
Skinny or Slender
Slender
An author writes a scary story about a haunted house. What is the Author's purpose?
To Entertain
What is a synonym for pretty?
Beautiful, gorgeous, or lovely.
Lila stayed up late watching TV instead of doing her homework, so she couldn’t finish it in time.
Cause: Lila stayed up late watching TV.
Effect: She couldn’t finish her homework.
The puppy’s timid behavior made it hide whenever someone approached.
What does timid mean?
shy, nervous
“The stray dog looked scruffy, but it wagged its tail happily.”
What is the connotation of scruffy?
Negative.
An Author writes, “Don’t litter! Keep our community clean for everyone.” What is the Author's Purpose?
To Persuade.
What is a synonym for brave?
Courageous, fearless, or bold.
The students had trouble finding the library books they wanted, because the books were missing labels.
Cause: The books were missing labels.
Effect: The students had trouble finding the library books they wanted.
Because the instructions were ambiguous, several students completed the assignment incorrectly.
What does ambiguous mean?
Unclear, confusing
He was called stubborn for refusing to try the new method.
What is the connotation of stubborn?
Negative.
An Author writes, “The process of photosynthesis allows plants to make their own food.” What is the Author's purpose?
To Inform.
“The room was quiet after the announcement.” What is a synonym for quiet?
Silent, mute, or still.
The movie theater sold out tickets for the first showing, so the family watched the later one instead.
Cause: The movie theater sold out tickets for the first showing
Effect: The family watched the later one instead.
She looked at the painting with awe, amazed by its beauty and detail.
What does awe mean?
Wonder, amazement
Which word has a more positive connotation: cheap or thrifty?
Thrifty.
An Author writes “Eat more fruits and vegetables to stay healthy!” What is the Author's Purpose?
To Persuade.
"Her response was brief.” What is a synonym for brief?
Short, quick, or to the point.
The river flooded after several days of heavy rain.
Cause: Several days of heavy rain.
Effect: The river flooded.
The scientist made a meticulous record of every step in the experiment.
What does meticulous mean?
Careful, precise, paying attention to detail
Which word has a more positive connotation: timid or cautious?
Cautious.