Author's Purpose and Fact Vs. Opinion

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 

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• to Entertain
• to Persuade

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HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today! 

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• to Entertain
• to Persuade

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Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet! 

• to Inform
• to Entertain
• to Persuade

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A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

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• Inform
• Entertain

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A magazine ad telling you to buy Nike Hyperdunk shoes because you’ll jump higher.  

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• Inform
• Entertain

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There are more calories in latte from Starbucks than a Snickers bar.

• Fact 
• Opinion 

The geyser "Old Faithful" shoots water into the air once every sixty-five minutes.

• Fact
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John lost the tennis match and he should not compete again.

• Fact
• Opinion
• Both

Which of the following sentences is a not a fact? 

• George Bush was a Republican became President in 1989.
• George Washington was the first President of the United States
• . John Adams was the smartest President, and he was from Massachusetts
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Which of the following statements is NOT a fact?

• George Washington was the first president of the United States.

• The 21st amendment repealed, or reversed, the 18th amendment.

• America has had many important and helpful presidents.

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