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

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. What is the author's purpose?

entertain: to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

inform: to teach you about the animals in the circus

to persuade you to visit the circus

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

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Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!
What is the authors purpose in this text?

To Persuade

To Entertain

To Inform

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Persuade

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Entertain

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Author's Purpose

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Persuade means...

Inform means...

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Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!
What is the authors purpose in this text?

What is the Author's Purpose?

What is the Author's Purpose?

What is the Author's Purpose for writing this book?

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?

Dear Edith,
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

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Persuade means...

Inform means...

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Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!What is the authors purpose in this text?

What is the Author's Purpose?

What is the Author's Purpose?

What is the Author's Purpose for writing this book?

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?

Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

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Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!
What is the authors purpose in this text?

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?

Dear Edith,
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.