Understanding Author's Purpose

Choose the example that matches the purpose: PERSUADE

• a non fiction magazine

• a comic book

• a cookbook

• a car commercial

What is the purpose of this pass?

Lila was doing dishes when Jake came in the room. She noticed immediately. "Where's the watch I gave you on your birthday?" she asked. "Did you lose it already?' Jake looked flustered. "Oh, the watch," he said, trying to buy time. "I was going to look for it, uh, i couldn't find the time."

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Inform

Choose the example that matches the purpose: INFORM

• a poetry book

• a book about the water cycle

• a political speech

• a fairytale

What is the purpose of this pass?

Hiking in Hawaii can be adventurous, fun and exciting. There are trails for beginnings up through expert hikers, and the beautiful weather means every day is a great day for a hike. You must check out the great vacation specials available right now in Hawaii. Come for a hike and stay awhile.

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Choose the example that matches the purpose: ENTERTAIN

• a joke book

• encyclopedia

• news article

• textbook