Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose in this writing:
_{First, you get the bread. Then, you get the jelly and peanut butter. Then, you get a butter knife and spread the jelly and peanut butter on separate pieces of bread. Lastly, put the two slices of bread together and BOOM! You got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.}

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To explain

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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 about Beth's visit to the circus?

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to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

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It's important to go to school. 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.
What is the author's purpose?

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to persuade you to work hard in school

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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 statement: "Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in 'The Awesome Artists' program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95."

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to convince you to attend an art program

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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 volunteering?

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The author's purpose is to inform you about the opportunities and rewards of volunteering.

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What is the author's purpose in the story about the boys flying kites?

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The author's purpose was to entertain you with a story about two boys who have a great day playing together at the park.