Author's Purpose

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

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• Describe

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The excerpts purpose is to...

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The excerpts purpose is to...

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

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• 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. 

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

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists

• to teach you how all artists become famous

• to persuade you to attend an art program

• 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