1105 Author's purpose

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What is the author's purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."
Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Inform

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An author's purpose is...

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the reason an author writes

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A public service announcement reminding kids to stay in school to avoid police contact

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persuade

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What is the purpose of a menu for a local pizzeria listing the sizes and prices of pizzas and available toppings?

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inform

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A pie graph showing how many pies were sold in each flavor during November last year

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inform

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What is the purpose of a children’s book about a cherry pie and an apple pie that overcome their differences to become good friends? Options: entertain, explain, describe, persuade

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entertain

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A bookmark by the American Dairy Association listing 10 reasons why drinking milk is healthy for children and teens

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persuade

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What is the purpose of a map of a secret trail to the top of Mount Everest?

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inform

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A novel about a young man who learns the importance of teamwork while climbing to the top of Mount Everest

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entertain

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A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes

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entertain