Author's Purpose Quiz

What is the author's purpose in writing a story?

Noah and Benjamin are debating about potato chips. Which of the following sentences is persuasive?

• Abigail says, 'Lei's potato chips have salt, potatoes, and other ingredients.'

• Abigail says, 'Lay's potato chips are the best chips because everyone loves them.'

Aria, Lily, and Evelyn are having a debate. Which example would meet the definition of 'inform'?

• How to take care of fish.

• I don't like getting up in the morning.

• Everyone should eat watermelon when it is at its best.

What does it mean to 'explain'?

What does it mean to 'entertain'?

What does it mean to 'describe'?