Practice Author's Purpose and Audience - 6.3.1 | Module 6: Prose Analysis: Short Stories & Essays | ICSE Grade 12 English
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is 'author's purpose'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why someone would choose to write.

Question 2

Easy

List one type of author's purpose.

πŸ’‘ Hint: You can think of common writing types.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main reason for identifying an author's purpose?

  • To criticize the text
  • To enhance comprehension and analysis
  • To summarize the text

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how knowing the reason behind writing changes your interpretation.

Question 2

True or False: An audience can affect the level of vocabulary used in a text.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how children’s books differ from adult literature.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate a short essay you read. Identify the author's purpose and audience, then discuss how these elements shaped the essay's structure and persuasive techniques used.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break down each paragraph and connect it back to purpose and audience.

Question 2

Create a short argument on a topic you care about using logos, pathos, and ethos effectively. Explain why you chose the evidence you did.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Balance all three appeals to create a strong argument.

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