| What to create | Exam |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| What topic | formative assessment of students understanding of author's purpose and message within a text |
| Question types | Close-ended |
| Number of questions | 5 |
| Number of answers | 5 |
| Correct answers | Exactly 1 |
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Read each question carefully and select the best answer that describes the author's purpose or message in the provided text. Choose only one answer from the options given.
What is the primary purpose of a story that aims to entertain the reader?
A. To persuade the reader to take action
B. To inform the reader about a topic
C. To convey a lesson or moral
D. To amuse and engage the reader
E. To explain a complex idea
An author writes an article about the importance of recycling. What is the author's main purpose?
A. To provide a thrilling narrative
B. To inform readers about recycling benefits
C. To entertain with fictional characters
D. To express personal opinions on waste management
E. To create suspense and excitement
A poet uses vivid imagery and emotional language to describe nature. What is the likely purpose of this poem?
A. To explain scientific facts about the environment
B. To persuade readers to take environmental action
C. To entertain readers with beautiful descriptions
D. To inform about different types of trees
E. To provide instructions on gardening
Why might an author write a how-to guide on cooking?
A. To share personal anecdotes
B. To persuade readers to try gourmet dishes
C. To instruct readers on cooking techniques
D. To entertain with funny cooking mistakes
E. To critique other cooking methods
If an author writes a book about the struggles of a young immigrant, what message are they likely trying to convey?
A. That immigrants do not belong in new countries
B. That the struggles of immigrants are often overlooked
C. That immigrants are solely responsible for their challenges
D. That immigrant stories are not worth sharing
E. That all immigrants succeed easily in new places