Entertain means to:

Inform means to:

If an author is trying to make you laugh his/her purpose is:

A newspaper article would be best used for:

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One day the three little pigs went out into the world to build their own homes. The first little pig built his house out of straw. The second little pig built his house out of sticks. The third little pig built his house out of bricks.

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When a fire is burning, it can be stopped in three different ways. One way to stop a fire is to smother the fire and remove the oxygen. The second way is to remove the fuel source. The last way is to remove the heat of the fire by putting water on it.

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Come into our store this weekend and save 50% off all electronic devices! Black Friday is the best day of the year to save. You won’t be sorry!

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The students entered the library in silence. They stood in one straight line and walked through the door to find their seats. The librarian stood in front of them with a new book in her hand. She opened the cover and a loud screeching sound came from the book!

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Mexico is a country south of the United States on the continent of North America. The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. The official language of Mexico is Spanish. The national symbol is a golden eagle found on its coat of arms. The most popular sport in Mexico is soccer.

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