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.

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• to inform
• to entertain
• to describe

• to explain

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

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• to inform
• to entertain
• to describe

• to explain

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain
• to describe

• to explain

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

• trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

• trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is:

• trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

• trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• trying to get you to do or try something.

When an author writes to entertain, they:

• try to capture your attention with something funny or emotional

• try to get you to do or try something

• teach you facts about something

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall:  We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week.  They are fantastic pets and you will enjoy having one!  They are only $17.99 this week.  Come and buy yours today before they're all gone!

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A boy asks his father, "Dad, are bugs good to eat?"

"That's disgusting - don't talk about things like that over dinner, " the dad replies.

After dinner the father asks, "Now, son, what did you want to ask me?"

"Oh, nothing," the boy says. "There was a bug in your soup, now it's gone."

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Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less! This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 

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• inform

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The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 

What is the author's purpose of this writing?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Describe

• Explain