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Book Titles
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What is the author's purpose?
To entertain readers.
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What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman God of War, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to it’s reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere made up of mostly carbon dioxide. Mars is also home to the tallest mountain in the solar system, a shield volcano named Olympus Mons formed over 1 billion years ago.
To INFORM the reader about the planet Mars.
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What is the purpose of this text feature?
To explain how an earthquake occurs.
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What is the purpose of this book?
Inform: To teach kids about the human body
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What is author's purpose?
To inform children about pandas.
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What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?
Taking care of a pet fish can be easy if one remembers these crucial steps. First, it is important that the fish is fed at least once a day to keep it healthy. It is also very important to change the water once a week to keep the fish in a safe environment. Putting aquatic plants in the tank can also help the water contain oxygen, a gas the fish needs to survive. Finally, it is a good idea to have the tank at a constant temperature with the right amount of light.
To EXPLAIN to readers on how to care for a pet fish.
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What is the purpose of this map?
To show the weather patterns across the USA
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What do you think the author's purpose is?
To entertain the reader with a fictional story
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What is the author's purpose?
To explain how to draw an elephant.
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What is the author's purpose for writing this article?
Jessie woke up super excited, today was the day he was going to adopt a pet! His dad took him to the pet store and they stopped in front of the puppy kennel where he found the cutest puppy he had ever seen, a chocolate lab named Lily. His father signed the adoption papers and Jessie took his new pet home. Ever since that day, Jessie and Lily have been inseparable best friends.
To ENTERTAIN the reader with a fictional story.
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What is the purpose of this text feature?
It is a diagram that shows the different parts of a flower.
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What is the author's purpose of this book?
Explain: To show the steps in how to make recipes.
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What is the purpose of this:
To persuade you to buy an iPhone.
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What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?
Avocados are the superior fruit, and here’s why. Avocados can go with any food, they make the perfect compliment to meat, vegetables, chips, and many other foods. They are also great by themselves with a little salt and lemon. There is no other fruit that is as versatile as the avocado. Therefore, it is the best fruit.
To PERSUADE or convince people that avocados are the best fruit.
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What is the purpose of the quote beneath the photo?
To explain who is in the photo.
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What is the purpose of the book?
Inform: to teach first graders math
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What is the purpose behind the poster?
The purpose is to persuade women to join the workforce while the men are at war.
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What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?
One sunny afternoon, while walking home from school, Rosie glanced at her neighbor's house and noticed Mrs. Spencer lifting a fluffy kitten from a cardboard box. The words "Free Kittens" were written across the side of the box in large, black letters. Rosie picked up a soft, white kitten and nuzzled her head against its' warm, small body. She was thrilled.
To DESCRIBE to readers about the experience of finding and holding a kitten.
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What is the purpose of this map?
To show the different world populations
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What is the author's purpose of the book?
To entertain the reader with a fictional story