Author's Purpose

• Dodong was only 17 years old when he asked permission to marry Teang.

• Blas also wanted to marry at 18, repeating his father’s mistake.

• The dramatic events of Dodong’s life make the story engaging to read.

• The author convinces readers to think before making big life decisions.

• The struggles of Dodong’s family show the reality of early marriage.

• The story highlights how youthful decisions can lead to lifelong consequences.

• Dodong felt nervous as he told his father about his decision.

• The story warns young people about the consequences of marrying too early.

• Teang later regretted her decision to marry Dodong.

• Dodong and Teang struggled to raise many children.

Groups:

(a) Persuade

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(b) Inform

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(c) Entertain

• Dodong was only 17 years old when he asked permission to marry Teang.

• Dodong and Teang struggled to raise many children.

• The struggles of Dodong’s family show the reality of early marriage.

• The story warns young people about the consequences of marrying too early.

• The dramatic events of Dodong’s life make the story engaging to read

• The story highlights how youthful decisions can lead to lifelong consequences.

• Teang later regretted her decision to marry Dodong.

• Blas also wanted to marry at 18, repeating his father’s mistake.

• Dodong felt nervous as he told his father about his decision.

• The author convinces readers to think before making big life decisions

Directions: Below are details or events from the story Footnote to Youth. For each item, identify the author’s purpose (to Inform, to Persuade, or to Entertain) and briefly explain your answer. Write your response in 1–2 sentences.

Dodong experienced hardship after marrying early.

Dodong want to marry at a young age.

Teang regretted marrying young and wished for a different life.

Blas, Dodong’s son, also wanted to marry young, repeating his father’s mistake.

Dodong reflected on his life and wished he had waited before marrying.