Author Purpose

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An article convincing someone to go to college?

Back

Persuade and Inform

Front

A funny story about an enthusiastic gorilla?

Back

entertain and makes the readers laugh with a fictional story

Front

A short poem listing characteristics of the horizon at dawn?

Back

Describe and entertain

Front

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

Back

Inform

Front

A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules

Back

Inform

Front

Advertisements are created to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Back

Persuade

Front

How is an internet ad banner telling you to click it for a free iPhone persuasive?

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The author is trying to influence you to click on the ad.

Front

the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

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Entertain

Front

What is the primary purpose of the passage: “Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”? Options: Explain, Persuade, Entertain, Inform

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Entertain

Front

What was Hellen Keller's primary role as a political activist, lecturer, and author? Options: Entertain, Explain, Inform, Describe

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Inform