Identify Author's Purpose

Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line.  He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far.  Just then there was a sharp yank on the line.  Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

In a newspaper articles, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

In a textbook, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

In an advertisement, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today! 

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

A public service announcement telling kids to stay in school 

• explain

• describe

• inform

• persuade

fictions stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are examples of:

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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

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

• trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

What is the author's purpose?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain