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A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary. What Author's purpose is this?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of a book with over 1,000 knock-knock jokes? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose of a cookbook containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Inform

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What is the purpose of the story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job and returned home to help her aging grandmother? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Entertain

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Author's purpose of a poem about a “hoarder,” a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage. Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose of the Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose of a young girl’s note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of a website describing a local dog leash ordinance, detailing its history and the penalties for walking around with one’s dog unleashed? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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Inform

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A politician’s speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them. What Author's purpose is this? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose in an article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish school systems?

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Inform