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Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists
• to teach you how all artists become famous
• to convince you to attend an art program
• to explain how to paint a sunset

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What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain with a story about school
• to teach you how to get good grades
• to persuade you to work hard in school
• to explain the best colleges

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Define the Author's Purpose "to entertain".  

• A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
• A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
• A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
• A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  

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Many cities have aquariums that have adopted 
orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins were wounded and would not have
survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.
What is the author's perspective?

• The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins
• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins 
• The author loves dolphins
• The author is not a fan of dolphins

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a book about the life of George Washington

• persuade
• inform
• entertain

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You have just read a chapter in your science book about nutrition. You learned that eating the right food and the right amount of food helps people stay healthy.

The author's purpose is most likely

• to give information about good nutrition

• to give information about heart disease and diabetes

• to persuade readers to change their eating habits

• to convince readers to get tested for health problems

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The Cuyahoga national park is in Ohio. Not only is it the only park in Ohio, it is also the youngest park ever! It became a park in 2000. Visitors enjoy miles of rivers and forests.

The author's purpose is most likely

• to convince readers to visit Cuyahoga national park

• to teach facts about the Cuyahoga national park

• to explain the location of the national park

• to persuade readers to visit a national park in their state

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What is the author's purpose?

Taylor Swift's new hit song "Cardigan".

• Share her feelings about a personal experience.

• Encourage you to wear cardigans.

• Suggest you wear cardigans.

• Explain the purpose of a cardigan.

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entertain

• the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing

• the author wants to give information

• the author wants to tell you how to do something

• the story comes to a reasonable end

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What do the letters in P.I.E.E.D stand for in regards to Author's Purpose?

• Persuade, inform, entertain, explain, describe

• Purpose, inform, entertain, explain, decide

• Persuade, interest, entertain, explain, describe

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