I knew that..
What are the three basic types of author's purpose?
to inform, to persuade, and to entertain
What animal has 9 brains?
I tried to start a healthy lifestyle this morning. I woke up early, put on my sneakers, and confidently stepped outside… only to realize I had absolutely no idea what people actually do when they go jogging. I stood there stretching dramatically, hoping a passing neighbor would assume I was a professional athlete in deep training. After about thirty seconds, I decided I’d earned a reward for my effort and went back inside for pancakes—because balance is important.
Humorous
Hey, man, I need to borrow twenty bucks. Okay? I have to buy this stupid book for my music class. It's about lullabies or something. I can't believe a book of lullabies is so expensive. And I can't believe my instructor is making us buy this book. I know. I should've used the twenty bucks I had yesterday to buy the book, but I forgot about it, and, besides, I really wanted that new CD. So, come on, be cool and lend me the money. I'll pay you back on my next payday. What is the tone?
casual or informal
As I prepared to send you my payment, I noticed an error in my monthly statement. You listed a charge against my credit card (account number 1234-5678-9123-4567) in the amount of $23.56 for a purchase at Wal-Mart twice. I made only one purchase at Wal-Mart for that amount not two. Please correct this error immediately by crediting my account in the amount of $23.56. Thank you. Who is the audience?
the writer's credit card company
How many teeth do snails have?
14,000
As I prepared to send you my payment, I noticed an error in my monthly statement. You listed a charge against my credit card (account number 1234-5678-9123-4567) in the amount of $23.56 for a purchase at Wal-Mart twice. I made only one purchase at Wal-Mart for that amount not two. Please correct this error immediately by crediting my account in the amount of $23.56. Thank you. What is the Tone?
firm or direct
My neighborhood, Tranquil Village, is a wonderful place. It is a clean and safe place to raise children. The only thing missing is a neighborhood park. Our children need a place to play that is not only clean and safe but also close to home. Parents are busy people—they work, they take their children to school, and they vote. The parents of Tranquil Village ask you, as their City Council representative, to vote in favor of establishing a park in Tranquil Village. The writer's audience is
What is the city council's representative?
FOR SALE: a cozy, two-bedroom, one-bath home on a quiet, tree-lined street in the new Happy Seniors Retirement Estates development. This home is perfect for the retired couple or single who wants an extra room for a visiting grandchild or for sewing and crafts. It has all the modern conveniences and no stairs to climb. This home is pleasant and affordable, even for those on a fixed income. Who is the audience?
What is senior citizens?
What animal has its heart in its head?
Shrimp
A burglar caught in the act at a local high-rise Saturday night almost lost more than his loot when he was surprised by the police and tried to jump. Neighbors were suspicious when they heard loud banging noises out of apartment 9023-B on the building's ninth floor. Why? They knew the neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Geraci, were on vacation visiting their grandchildren. The thief, identified as Robert Whitman, escaped to the balcony when police arrived. When they found him, he was preparing to risk a nine-floor jump. A quick-acting police officer subdued the foolhardy man with a stun gun before he could reach the ledge. What is the purpose?
What is to inform?
What is the only mammal that cannot jump?
An Elephant
Provides the reader with enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure to the reader
What is to entertain?
The letter arrived without a return address, its paper yellowed as if it had been waiting years to find me. Inside was a single sentence written in careful, unfamiliar handwriting: “You’ve been here before.” I laughed at first, until I noticed the date at the bottom—tomorrow’s date. When I looked up, the room felt different, like it was holding its breath, and for a moment, I could have sworn someone else was standing just behind me, reading over my shoulder.
mysterious
What is the authors purpose of this statement? A recipe provides step-by-step instructions on how to bake a cake
To inform
The author's purpose of the Declaration of Independance
What is INFORM?
This is the deadliest creature in the world, responsible for the most human deaths per year.
A mosquito