FAST Author's Purpose and Craft 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'author's purpose' primarily refer to in a written text?
- The reason an author writes a text (Correct answer)
- The main character's motivation in a story
- The setting of a narrative
- The length and format of a piece of writing
Correct answer: The reason an author writes a text
Author's purpose is the reason or goal behind writing a text, typically to inform, persuade, or entertain.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a persuasive text?
- To entertain readers with a fictional story
- To present neutral facts about a historical event
- To convince the reader to adopt a viewpoint or take action (Correct answer)
- To describe a sequence of steps in a process
Correct answer: To convince the reader to adopt a viewpoint or take action
Persuasive texts aim to influence the reader's opinions or actions by presenting arguments and evidence supporting a specific viewpoint.
Question 3: When an author uses signal words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally,' what text structure are they most likely using?
- Cause and effect
- Compare and contrast
- Problem and solution
- Sequence or chronological order (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Sequence or chronological order
Signal words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' indicate a sequential or chronological structure, showing events or steps in order.
Question 4: The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject of a text is called the author's:
- Mood
- Theme
- Tone (Correct answer)
- Voice
Correct answer: Tone
Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, which can be formal, humorous, serious, sarcastic, or sympathetic.
Question 5: Which literary device compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?
- Metaphor
- Simile (Correct answer)
- Personification
- Alliteration
Correct answer: Simile
A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
Question 6: When an author writes from the first-person point of view, which pronoun is most commonly used?
- He or she
- They
- You
- I (Correct answer)
Correct answer: I
First-person point of view uses 'I' and 'me,' meaning the narrator is directly sharing their own experiences and thoughts.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes the 'mood' of a literary text?
- The author's attitude toward the subject matter
- The feeling or atmosphere the text creates in the reader (Correct answer)
- The main message the author wants to convey
- The sequence in which events occur in the plot
Correct answer: The feeling or atmosphere the text creates in the reader
Mood is the emotional atmosphere of a text — the feeling it evokes in the reader, such as suspense, joy, or sadness.
FAST Author's Purpose and Craft 1
What does 'author's purpose' primarily refer to in a written text?