Author's Purpose

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What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Answer explanation

The correct reasons we write are to Persuade, Inform, and Entertain. These purposes help authors engage with their audience in different ways.

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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

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Entertain' because the passage is setting up a story with a hero and a quest, which is meant to captivate and amuse the audience.

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What is the author's purpose in the statement: "Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

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Persuade

Answer explanation

The author's purpose is to persuade the audience to believe that every house should have a dog by highlighting their positive qualities like cuteness, loyalty, and protection.

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The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat. What is the purpose of the Food Group Pyramid?

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Inform

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Inform' because the passage provides information about the Food Group Pyramid and how it helps in eating healthy, without trying to persuade or entertain the reader.

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Persuade means...

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Make people agree with you

Answer explanation

Persuade means to make people agree with you, not to make them angry, think the opposite thing, or fall in love. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Make people agree with you'.

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Entertain means...

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To make people enjoy something

Answer explanation

Entertain means to make people enjoy something, so the correct answer is 'To make people enjoy something'.

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What is the author's purpose in discussing the importance of rules?

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to persuade people to follow the rules

Answer explanation

The author's purpose is to persuade people to follow the rules, as mentioned in the text that rules are important for people to get along.

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

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Persuade

Answer explanation

The author's purpose is to persuade the audience to have a dog by highlighting their positive qualities, such as being cute, loyal, and protective.

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What is the author’s purpose in the passage about visiting the zoo and seeing different types of animals?

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Entertain

Answer explanation

The author's purpose is to entertain the readers by sharing their experience of visiting the zoo with their family and seeing different types of animals, particularly the lions.

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What is the author’s purpose in stating that "Your favorite flower should be a rose. Roses are very pretty and come in different colors. Everyone should love roses."?

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Persuade

Answer explanation

The author's purpose is to persuade the reader to believe that roses are the best flower choice, indicating the correct answer choice.