reading review

What is the author's purpose?

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a big bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What does it mean to persuade?

• The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.

• The author is trying to convince you to do or think something.

• The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

What does it mean to inform?

• The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• The author is trying to convince you to do or think something

• The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.

What does it mean to entertain?

• The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• The author is trying to convince you to do or think something.

• The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.

Commercials, billboards, opinions, reviews, and advertisements are all examples of what?

• Inform
• Persuade
• Entertain

Documents, nonfiction, history/science, biographies, recipes, and news articles are all examples of what?

• Inform
• Persuade
• Entertain

Comics/jokes, fiction, mystery, fantasy, adventure, and romance are all examples of what?

• Inform
• Entertain
• Persuade

What is the author's purpose?

Dear Edith,

Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

What is the author's purpose?

If you read about...a giant cat trying to take over a city.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is the author's purpose?

If you read about...tornadoes and hurricanes and the how they develop.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain