The author instructs or tells how to do something 

• bias
• perspective
• explain
• persuade 

The author wants to give the reader factual information 

• perspective 
• persuade 
• inform 
• describe 

The author wants to give the reader something to enjoy reading 

• entertain
• describe
• bias
• explain 

The author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way 

• persuade
• inform
• bias
• explain 

An article trying to convince the reader that the iPod is the greatest electronic device ever made

• Entertain
• Persuade
• Explain
• Inform

A recipe for cookies giving step by step instructions 

• Entertain
• Explain
• Describe
• Persuade

You are listing all the reasons why your parents should let you have your own smart phone. You are attempting to ...

• inform them.
• persuade them. 
• entertain them. 
• describe it to them. 

What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

In a campaign speech, the authors purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain
• Describe

In directions, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain
• Explain