author's purpose

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What is the author's purpose in the story about Ted trying out for the basketball team?

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to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

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What is the author's purpose in the passage: "What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career."

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to persuade you to work hard in school

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What is the purpose of a Disney World brochure?

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Inform about Disney and persuade to take a trip there

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An expository essay on your best friend is written most likely to ?

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Inform readers about who and why they are your best friend

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Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?

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to persuade people to follow the rules

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What is the author's purpose in the advertisement: "Friday and Saturday only! Buy our top lunchboxes today. It makes it easier to store containers and is extremely lightweight. More importantly, our lunchboxes are economical, practical and recyclable. You can get one now for only $19.99. Buy yours today!"

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To persuade customers to buy their product.

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What is the author's purpose in the description of spiders?

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To describe characteristics of a spider.

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What is the author's purpose in the passage about cobras' habitats?

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To highlight the different places cobras can be found.

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What is the purpose of a commercial ad in a magazine?

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Persuade you to buy and drink more Dr. Pepper

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Author's Purpose: "to inform"

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A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.