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What is the Author's Purpose of the text below: Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for 3 blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.

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Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!

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The rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.

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What is the Author's Purpose of the text below: Building a bird house is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting your wood to size, according to the pattern you've chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length.

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Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities.

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Sam looked into the microscope. He couldn't believe what he saw! It was like an entire universe existed in this drop of water he'd taken from inside the meteor that had fallen on his lawn. This was like no other water he'd ever seen!

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Before preparing food, clean all kitchen surfaces thoroughly and was your hands with very warm water and antibacterial soap. Be sure to pull back your hair, and make sure your clothing has no straps or strings that could fall into a hot stove.

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Read the text. Wildgrove High School's annual arts festival will take place June 1 at the Wildgrove Performing Arts Center. On display will be paintings, sculpture, collages, and drawings. In addition to these works of art, which will remain on display for one year, the festival will feature several music events. A special guest will perform a violin solo, and more than three hundred students will perform a variety of instrumental and vocal selections. Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to inform readers about the arts festival

• to explain how to get to the arts festival

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to convince readers that coal mining is bad for their community

• to explain how coal mining contributes to global warming

Read the text. I first went to Mary's Hairy Salon a few months ago. Oh my gosh, was I impressed! Unlike other hairdressers, who pretend to hear you explain what you want and then just start cutting away, Mary really listened. I showed her a picture of the style I wanted, and that is exactly what I got. She took the time to get acquainted with my hair, and she was very knowledgeable. And one of the best parts? It was affordable. For someone whose hair needs maintenance every six weeks or so, that makes all the difference. I highly recommend Mary! Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• to persuade readers to try Mary's Hairy Salonto

• inform readers about Mary's Hairy Salon