Author's Tone and Purpose

Front

What is the purpose of the statement: "If you spend a dollar every minute, it will take you about twenty centuries to spend a billion dollars."?

Back

Inform

Front

What is the purpose of the statement: "By selling candy and other junk food in the lunchroom, public schools are teaching poor nutrition; such 'lessons' should not be allowed."? Options: Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Instruct

Back

Persuade

Front

I asked my boss for a raise, so he moved my office from the basement to the second floor.

Back

Entertain

Front

Purpose of taking a parenting class for those considering having children.

Back

Persuade

Front

How to Make an Apple Mummy—Put an apple slice in a plastic cup. Mix 1⁄2 cup of baking soda and 1⁄2 cup of salt. Pour the mixture over the apple until the apple slice is completely covered. Store the apple slice away from light and moisture for one week.

Back

Instruct

Front

Purpose of the statement: "Between 93 and 95 percent of all married couples choose to have children."

Back

Inform

Front

What is the purpose of the statement: "Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids!"?

Back

Entertain

Front

What is the purpose of the message: "Have your eyes checked at the We Care Eye Care Center, where we sell glasses at a discount to families."?

Back

Persuade

Front

What is the mood of the narrator regarding their grandmother's situation?

Back

anxious

Front

What is the tone of the passage about divorced mothers and their children living together?

Back

compassionate and informative