AUTHOR'S PURPOSE

An author whose purpose is to _______ will explain something to readers or provide them with knowledge they did not possess before.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

When writing to________ an author's goal is to share information that is typically real and factual.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Cloning human beings should be banned.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The best way to survive babysitting a set of triplets is to come armed with plenty of energy, lots of patience, and a first-aid kit.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

These are the best shoes in the world! if you wear these shoes you will jump higher, run faster, and score more points in a ballgame than anyone else! You should buy a pair today!

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A poem about a pack rat, a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet, where two young lovers are forbidden from seeing one another due to a centuries old blood feud between their two families.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

I used to love their vouchers. They used to have more free shipping vouchers and more generous cashback vouchers. Now they only grant it to shopeepay users. They are bound to lose customers who only shop because of these vouchers.

• criticize

• describe

• delight

• inspire

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Very nice staff with a high service level with a warm feeling. Our table was set outside with a stunning view. I would easily come back if I visit Koh Mak again!

• analyze

• argue for

• convince

• explain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6