Practice Deciphering the Author's Purpose and Message - 3.4 | Unit 3: Navigating Narrative Worlds: A Deep Dive into Prose Fiction | IB Grade 10 English
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3.4 - Deciphering the Author's Purpose and Message

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the five purposes of literature?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the acronym EIPEE.

Question 2

Easy

What does an author's message usually connect to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the core insights the story communicates.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the acronym EIPEE stand for?

  • Entertain
  • Inform
  • Persuade
  • Explore
  • Express
  • Ensure
  • Inform
  • Persuade
  • Engage
  • Explore

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the purposes of literature.

Question 2

True or False: A reliable narrator always presents the truth.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember characters who may deceive or mislead.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a novel or short story of your choice. Identify at least two purposes it serves and discuss how these purposes interact with the direct message of the text.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Explore how these purposes contribute to the overall themes.

Question 2

Select an unreliable narrator from a novel you are familiar with. Discuss how their perspective skews the narrative and influences the reader's understanding.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about pivotal chapters and how they challenge your perception.

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