Author's Purpose and Craft Flashcards

What does 'author's purpose' primarily refer to in a written text?

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.

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a persuasive text?

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.

When an author uses signal words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally,' what text structure are they most likely using?

Answer: Sequence or chronological order

Signal words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' indicate a sequential or chronological structure, showing events or steps in order.

The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject of a text is called the author's:

Answer: Tone

Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, which can be formal, humorous, serious, sarcastic, or sympathetic.

Which literary device compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

Answer: Simile

A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

When an author writes from the first-person point of view, which pronoun is most commonly used?

Answer: I

First-person point of view uses 'I' and 'me,' meaning the narrator is directly sharing their own experiences and thoughts.

Which of the following best describes the 'mood' of a literary text?

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.