Author's Purpose - Practice #1

What is the author's purpose of the following text?

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.

• To Inform

• To Entertain

• To Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the " Little House" series. She died in 1957.

• To inform the reader about the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

• To entertain the reader with a story from the "Little House" series

• To persuade the reader to read the "Little House" series

• To inform the reader about the life of Almanzo James Wilder

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

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!

• To inform the reader about the pet store closing down

• To entertain the reader with a story about a hamster escaping the pet store

• To persuade the reader to purchase a hamster from the pet store

• To inform the reader why hamsters make better pets than lizards

• To persuade the reader to not purchase a hamster, but to purchase a gerbil instead

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.

• To inform the reader about the art of calligraphy

• To entertain the reader with a story about a person who designs special certificates using calligraphy

• To persuade the reader to learn the art of calligraphy in order to make extra money

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

Rosie, a second-grader at Walton Elementary School, had the best time making her valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers and anything else she could find. They turned out beautiful! Her class is planning a valentine party on February 14th at school. Rosie knows that she will receive a lot of valentines and eat heart-shaped cookies with red and white sprinkles.

• To inform the reader about the history of Valentine's Day

• To entertain the reader with a story about a young girl who is making valentine cards for her classmates

• To persuade the reader that Valentine's Day is not an important holiday

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

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. Impress your family and friends with your artwork!

• To entertain you with a story about artists

• To teach you how all artists become famous

• To convince you to attend an art program

• To explain how to paint a sunset

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

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.

• To tell a story about pyramids

• To inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

• To convince you to eat vegetables

• To explain how to go shopping for ingredients to make fettuccine alfredo

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What is the author's purpose for a biography ?

• Persuade the reader to change your opinion

• Inform the reader about an important person's life

• Entertain the reader with a story

• Express the author's opinion about the person's life

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

• To tell a story about a boy who worked hard to make the basketball team

• To teach you how to play basketball

• To persuade you to try out for the basketball team

• To explain the rules of basketball

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What is the author's purpose of the following text?

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.

• To tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

• To teach you about the animals in the circus

• To persuade you to visit the circus

• To explain how much it costs to attend the circus

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