PARCC Author's Purpose Practice Questions Story 8

Question 1

8. Which of the following best describes the purpose of this passage?

Accepted Answer

To analyze

Answer

To criticize

Answer

To entertain

Answer

To inform

Question 2

9. Why does the author of the passage quote the first line of the novel "Native Speaker"?

Accepted Answer

To illustrate one of the themes in the novel.

Answer

To show how the book is semi-autobiographical.

Answer

It is the main idea of the novel.

Answer

To create interest in the novel.

8.Which of the following best describes the purpose of this passage?