PARCC Author's Purpose Practice Questions Story 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 5. The author's purpose in writing this passage is to...
- Express frustration about ODD.
- Prove that parents are the cause of ODD.
- Inform the reader about this complex condition. (Correct answer)
- Persuade the reader to keep students with ODD out of public school.
Correct answer: Inform the reader about this complex condition.
When an author's purpose is to 'inform the reader about this complex condition' (ODD), the passage will provide factual details, symptoms, potential causes, and perhaps treatment approaches for Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The author aims to educate the audience about the nature and complexities of the condition, offering objective information rather than expressing personal frustration, assigning blame, or advocating for specific policies.
PARCC Author's Purpose Practice Questions Story 5
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The author's purpose in writing this passage is to...