When an author wants to provide amusement or enjoyment, they are writing to ____________.

In a novel, the author's purpose is to _______________.

In a song, the author's purpose is to _____________.

A recipe explaining how to make pizza is written to ___________.

Directions on how to assemble the new bed you bought from IKEA were written to ________________.

In an advertisement, the author's purpose is to ________________.

An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone is written to ______________.

What is the author's purpose in this text:

The hibiscus is a popular flower that grows in tropical climates. The variety of colours include white, red, orange, and yellow. The flower attracts bees and hummingbirds because of its scent.

What is the author's purpose in this text:

The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas is such an incredible place to visit! There are huge water slides, several different pools, and lots of water activities. The next time you want a vacation, you should go there.

What is the author's purpose in this text:

Pepperoni pizza is the best kind of pizza to eat. The salty goodness of the pepperoni slices is the perfect balance to the hot, delicious cheese. More people should eat pepperoni instead of other kinds of pizza.

What is the author's purpose in this text:

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. Some of the most popular ones were the T-rex and triceratops. Some ate plants and others ate meat. Today, dinosaurs are extinct.