Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world."

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"An article stating that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever."

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"Song about being yourself in the face of criticism"

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A story about a shy girl learning how to make new friends"

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A National Geographic article about the hunting and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle."

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A local newspaper editorial claiming that a new Walmart should not be built in the community because of its harmful effect on local businesses"

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A poem describing a sailor's experiences travelling the world."

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A magazine article promoting a new line of shoes."

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A national park guidebook for local trails and wildlife."

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A government food safety report of recently recalled products"

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A catalogue with artistic photos and appealing descriptions of products"

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A play about a series of misunderstandings based on the character's names"

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A website that transcribes the minutes of the latest schoolboard meeting."

Determine the author's purpose based on the following description of a written work.

"A complete list and description of all the published works of a famous writer."