Identifying the Main Purpose of Texts

A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The question asks for a recipe, which is meant to provide information on how to make a dish. Therefore, the primary purpose is to inform the reader about the steps and ingredients needed for the spicy chicken salad.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The note from your friend is a request for partnership, which aims to convince you to join him in science. This action is best described as 'persuade' since he is trying to influence your decision.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

A map of the school showing all of the emergency exits

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The map of the school showing emergency exits serves to inform students and staff about safety routes. Its primary purpose is to provide essential information, making 'Inform' the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

A poem about a chef who ruins every meal that he cooks

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The poem about a chef who ruins every meal is primarily meant to entertain the audience with humor and relatable mishaps in cooking, rather than to inform or persuade.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

A speech arguing that the 8th grade class should read The Hunger Games

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The speech aims to persuade the 8th grade class to read The Hunger Games by presenting arguments that highlight its benefits, themes, and relevance, making 'Persuade' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

A care label on the back of a sweatshirt explaining how to wash it

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The care label on a sweatshirt provides instructions on how to wash it, which serves to inform the user about proper care. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Inform'.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

A script for a TV show about a detective who can read the minds of farm animals

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The script about a detective who can read the minds of farm animals is primarily designed to entertain. It combines humor and creativity, making it an engaging concept for viewers rather than focusing on informing or persuading.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

A sign carried by a protestor that reads, “More Libraries, Fewer Prisons!”

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The sign "More Libraries, Fewer Prisons!" aims to influence public opinion by advocating for increased funding for libraries instead of prisons, making it a persuasive message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare primarily aims to entertain its audience through its complex characters, dramatic plot, and poetic language, making 'Entertain' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

A novel about a young girl who learns to demand respect from the world

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

Answer explanation

The novel about a young girl learning to demand respect primarily aims to entertain readers through its storytelling and character development, rather than just informing or persuading them.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9