What is the author's main purpose for including paragraph 1?

Author's Purpose and POV-Bigfoot Comprehension

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Tracy Soderberg
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
to explain that Bigfoot doesn't exist
to inform readers by providing background information about Bigfoot
to compare Bigfoot to an ape
to tell the reader where Bigfoot is located
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to
explain how Bigfoot was discovered
describe different times people have seen Bigfoot
encourage people to look for Bigfoot
describe several famous Bigfoot hoaxes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Rick Dyer benefit from his Bigfoot hoax?
by scientifically proving that Bigfoot exists
by becoming very famous and well respected
by earning money for showing the body
by making believers in Bigfoot look bad
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the author's attitude toward people who create hoaxes?
The author has a negative view of those who create the hoaxes.
The author believes the people who create the hoaxes are creative.
The author is amused by the hoaxes.
The author thinks the people who create the hoaxes are clever.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author's choice of words suggests that he believes
Rick Dyer was wrong to charge people money for seeing the body.
Patterson and Gimlin really did see Bigfoot.
There will never be another Bigfoot hoax.
The Jacko Hoax occurred because a gorilla was really captured, not Bigfoot.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the author's purpose for putting in the Bigfoot Crossing sign photo and information?
to persuade people to beware of Bigfoot
instruct people on how to look for Bigfoot
to entertain readers by sharing a harmless way to pretend Bigfoot exists
to inform people of the dangers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
THINK AND COMPARE: Was it a hoax? What were the actions of Round Rock officials and Rick Dyer, and what was the purpose for their actions? Did the town of Round Rock also create a hoax?
Yes, both Round Rock officials and Rick Dyer created a hoax for publicity.
No, only Rick Dyer created a hoax, while Round Rock officials acted to promote tourism.
Yes, but only Round Rock officials created a hoax, not Rick Dyer.
No, neither Round Rock officials nor Rick Dyer created a hoax.
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