What is the author's purpose:Meagan and Catherine were twin sisters who always got into trouble at school. One day Meagan and Catherine put salt in their teacher's coffee when the teacher wasn't looking. They were always playing pranks on their teacher.

To entertain the reader with a story about two sisters who prank their teacher.

To entertain the reader with a story about drinking coffee with salt in it.

To persuade the reader to put salt in their teacher's coffee.

To inform the reader about what it tastes like to put salt in coffee.

What's the author's purpose: Dear Miss Sloan, I am writing this letter to give you reasons for why we should get a longer recess. I think that we need more time to play to get out our energy. We also need more time in the sunlight to get Vitamin D. If we had longer recesses, we would be able to spend more time talking with our friends and wouldn't talk during your lessons.

To persuade the reader to give students a longer recess.

To entertain the reader with a story about recess.

To inform the reader about why recess is important.

To persuade the reader to make sure they exercise enough.

What's the author's purpose: Seath and Luke took their allowance to the store to buy some candy. They were filling up their candy bag when all of a sudden the bag ripped and candy went everywhere. Seath and Luke tried to run away from the mess when Luke slipped on a gum ball. The store's manager asked Seath and Luke to clean up the mess and then he gave them each a bag of candy for free.

To entertain the reader with a story about two boys trying to buy candy.

To persuade the reader to buy candy.

To inform the reader about the types of candy you can buy at the store.

To entertain the reader with a story about two boys getting into trouble at the store.

What is the author's purpose: Chipmunks are better than squirrels. They are smaller and can run faster. They are cuter, with their black stripes and little tails. They are friendly, and they make cute noises. Chipmunks are my favorite animals, and they should be your favorite, too!

To persuade the reader into liking chipmunks more than squirrels.

To inform the reader about the differences between chipmunks and squirrels.

To entertain the reader with a story about chipmunks and squirrels.

To persuade the reader into thinking that squirrels are better than chipmunks.

What is the author's purpose in the following passage? 'The sun was setting over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds chirped melodiously as the gentle breeze rustled the leaves.'

A) To entertain with a vivid description

C) To persuade to watch sunsets

D) To explain the science of sunsets

What is the author's purpose in the following sentence? 'The new smartphone model is equipped with the latest technology, offering users an unparalleled experience.'

C) To persuade to buy the smartphone

B) To inform about the smartphone features

D) To describe the history of smartphones

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What is the author's purpose?

To Inform

To Entertain

To Persuade

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

To Inform

To Persuade

To Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the author's purpose? Rosie had the best time making her valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers and anything else she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a valentine party on Feb. 14th at school. The one she made for her best friend is funny. Funny valentines are nice to get

To Entertain

To Inform

To Persuade

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

To Persuade

To Inform

To Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

To Persuade

To Inform

To Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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1 min • 1 pt

What is the 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 Persuade

To Inform

To Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose?

To Inform

To Entertain

To Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

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What is the author's purpose:Meagan and Catherine were twin sisters who always got into trouble at school. One day Meagan and Catherine put salt in their teacher's coffee when the teacher wasn't looking. They were always playing pranks on their teacher.

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