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- 1. Multiple Choice
A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle. It begins and ends with ways to preserve their species.
What is the purpose of this text?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 2. Multiple Choice
A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
What is the purpose of this text?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 3. Multiple Choice
A poem about bald eagles.
What is the purpose of this text?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of this text?
A magazine ad telling you to buy Nike Hyperdunk shoes because you’ll jump higher.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of this text?
An ad with reason why not to vote for a candidate because of all the bad decisions he has made but not many people know about.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 6. Multiple Choice
What authors purpose is suggested by the text?
I was very concerned by the school board's recent announcement that lunch breaks will be shortened next year. This may seem like a good idea now, but in the long run it will only hurt students.
The current lunch break gives students a chance to exercise and breathe fresh air. More importantly, it lets them take a break from their hard work. Shorter lunches don't give students enough time for a real break. For the sake of all students, contact the school board today and let them know that breaks matter!
To persuade the reader to speak out against shorter lunch breaks
To inform the readers about why lunch breaks are being shortened
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which best shows the author's purpose?
I was very concerned by the school board's recent announcement that lunch breaks will be shortened next year. This may seem like a good idea now, but in the long run it will only hurt students.
The current lunch break gives students a chance to exercise and breathe fresh air. More importantly, it lets them take a break from their hard work. Shorter lunches don't give students enough time for a real break. For the sake of all students, contact the school board today and let them know that breaks matter!
The author asks readers to contact the school board today
The author tells the reader about the contents of a recent announcement
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