Writer's Purpose

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.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

• to describe

 A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

• to describe

A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

• to persuade

• to explain

• to entertain

• to give advice

The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother.

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to warn

• to inform

 A politician’s speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them

• to entertain

• to inform

• to describe

• to persuade

An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.

• to entertain

• to explain

• to persuade

• to compare and contrast

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.

• to describe

• to compare & contrast

• to entertain

• to persuade

A website describing a local dog leash ordinance, detailing its history and the penalties for walking around with one’s dog unleashed.

• to entertain

• to describe

• to persuade

• to argue

A young girl’s note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a pet cat.

• to describe

• to explain

• to persuade

• to compare & contrast

A social media posts that explain the trending news happening around the world.

• to persuade

• to entertain

• to inform

• to describe