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

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The author wants to give you information about a subject.

The play, "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet", by William Shakespeare was written to:

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A recipe explaining how to make chicken salad sandwiches is meant to:

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Calligraphy is a form of handwriting.  A special pen must be used.  Letters are formed using up and down strokes.  Old documents are usually written in this form.  Diplomas, certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy.  It is an interesting form of handwriting. 
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Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day.  Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water.  The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door.  It was Mom and she was dripping wet!
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Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less.  This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear.  The cost for a thirty day supply is $25.99.   Send your check to P.O. Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836
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Thomas was not happy one little bit.  His sister, Susan was making honor roll again.  His parents would allow her to do anything she wanted to do.  Thomas was not making honor roll this time and he was not going to be allowed to do all the things he wanted to do.  Poor Thomas!  He would just have to study harder and get back on the honor roll.
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Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls.  She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885.  She published many books based on her travels to the west.  Her writing became the basis for the "Little House" series.  She died in 1957.
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People should eat more bananas.  Bananas taste good and are good for you.  Their skins keep them clean.  Eat a banana a day to keep the doctor away.

May:  What kind of shoes do you make from banana skins?
Ray:  Slippers

Banana Shake
Put one peeled, chopped banana in a blender.  Add mild and one scoop of your favorite ice cream.  Blend for one minute.  Pour into a glass and enjoy.