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 persuade you to attend an art program

to entertain you with a story about artists

to teach you how all artists become famous

to explain how to paint a sunset

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What is the author's purpose?

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

to teach how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

to explain the rules of basketball

When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

trying to get you to do or try something.

trying to see if you are paying attention.

What is the primary purpose of an author when writing a fictional story about a young artist's journey to success?

To entertain readers with a compelling narrative

To inform readers about art techniques

To persuade readers to become artists

In the context of English literature, what does the term 'author's purpose' refer to?

The author's reason for writing a text

The author's personal background

Which of the following best describes an author's purpose when writing a poem about the beauty of nature?

To entertain readers with vivid imagery

To persuade readers to protect the environment

To inform readers about different ecosystems

To explain scientific facts about nature

When analyzing a novel, how can you determine the author's purpose?

By identifying the main themes and messages

By examining the author's biography

By counting the number of chapters

By looking at the book's cover design

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The excerpts purpose is to...

Persuade

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Entertain

Explain

Describe

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The excerpts purpose is to...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Describe

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The excerpts purpose is to...

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Describe

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The purpose of the excerpt is to: (a)

explain.

inform.

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An author's purpose is...

the reason an author writes

the reason an author teaches

author's sense of humor

author's way of life.

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Author's Purpose

The excerpt is an example of which purpose: ​ (a)

The excerpt is an example of which purpose: ​ ​ (a)

The excerpts purpose is to...

The excerpts purpose is to...

The excerpts purpose is to...

The purpose of the excerpt is to: ​ ​ ​ (a)

An author's purpose is...

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

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?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.What is the author's purpose?

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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?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?