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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a big bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to persuade?
The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.
The author is trying to convince you to do or think something.
The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to inform?
The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.
The author is trying to convince you to do or think something
The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to entertain?
The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.
The author is trying to convince you to do or think something.
The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceCommercials, billboards, opinions, reviews, and advertisements are all examples of what?InformPersuadeEntertain
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDocuments, nonfiction, history/science, biographies, recipes, and news articles are all examples of what?InformPersuadeEntertain
- 7. Multiple ChoiceComics/jokes, fiction, mystery, fantasy, adventure, and romance are all examples of what?InformEntertainPersuade
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
Dear Edith,
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
to persuade
to inform
to entertain
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
If you read about...a giant cat trying to take over a city.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
If you read about...tornadoes and hurricanes and the how they develop.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
If you read about...profiles of all former U.S. Presidents.
persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
If you read about...a wondrous little bear whose curiosity always gets him in trouble.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
If you read about...how important it is to the environment to recycle plastic bottles.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
If you read about...the monuments and museums at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
If you read about...why one candidate running for Nebraska governor is better than all the rest of the candidates.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)Persuade, Inform, ElectrifyPerform, Infer, EntertainPersuade, Inform, EducatePersuade, Inform, Entertain - 17. Multiple ChoicePersuade means...Make people agree with youMake people angryMake people think the opposite thingMake people happy
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."PersuadeInformEntertain - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."PersuadeInformEntertain - 20. Multiple Choice
A recipe explaining how to make chicken salad sandwiches is meant to:PersuadeInformEntertain - 21. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose?
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1908 in Kentucky. One of his famous speeches was the Gettysburg Address.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
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