Author's Purpose

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

When an author is giving you facts, what is their purpose?

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

Dogs are the best pets. They are very loving and helpful. It's fun to teach them new tricks. You should get a dog.

What is the author's purpose?

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

A newspaper article about a winter storm....

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• entertain

• inform

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in the “Great Works of Art” program. We guarantee you’ll be painting like a master by the end of the program.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Hamsters for sale! We have a large selection of hamsters. They’re interesting and loving pets. You’ll love having one!

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

Sally always looked forward to winter because of the

Snowflake Festival. She loved the rides and really enjoyed

the shows.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

A commercial ad in a magazine purpose is to _____?

• inform why candy is bad for you

• persuade you to buy

• entertain you with a catch phrase

I received a brochure from Disney World. What would be the purpose of the brochure?

• Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse

• Inform me about Disney's attractions

• Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there