Reading: Author's Purpose Flashcards

An op-ed concludes, 'It is time we demanded better from our leaders.' This ending reflects a purpose to:

Answer: Persuade and call readers to action

A concluding demand for action is a persuasive call to action.

A passage about a scientist's discovery focuses on emotions, struggles, and triumphs in story form. The author's purpose is to:

Answer: Inspire and engage through narrative

Framing facts as a struggle-and-triumph story aims to inspire and engage.

Which clue would best help identify a passage as informative rather than persuasive?

Answer: Balanced facts without opinion words

Balanced facts free of opinion or appeals signal an informative purpose.

An author writes a parody of a famous fairy tale, twisting the plot for laughs. The purpose is to:

Answer: Entertain through parody

A humorous twist on a known story is parody meant to entertain.

A passage uses words like 'tragically' and 'heartbreaking' when describing an event. This word choice suggests the author wants to:

Answer: Shape the reader's emotional response

Emotionally charged adjectives are chosen to influence how readers feel.

An author presents a problem, gives evidence, and proposes a solution while urging support. The overall purpose is to:

Answer: Persuade

Problem-evidence-solution structure paired with urging support is persuasive.

When two passages cover the same topic but reach opposite conclusions, the difference most often reflects each author's:

Answer: Purpose and perspective

Differing conclusions on one topic usually stem from each author's purpose and perspective.