Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house.
What is Sally can infer that her mother is not yet home.
200
author's goal persuade the reader to agree with the author's opinion; if you changing the way you think of a topic as you read (does not mean that you necessarily agree with it!)
What is persuade
200
Bob knows that Baltimore is known for its crabcakes and Bob is going to a seafood restaurant in Baltimore for dinner tonight.
What is Bob can infer that the restaurant will likely serve crabcakes.
300
author's goal is to enlighten the reader with topics that are usually real or contain facts; facts are used to teach and not persuade
What is inform
300
Sherry's toddler is in bed upstairs. She hears a bang and crying.
What is Sherry can infer that her toddler fell out of bed.
400
author's goal is to provide enjoyment for the reader
What is entertain
400
John hears a smoke alarm and smells burnt bacon.
What is John can infer that his neighbor burnt her breakfast.
500
use the senses to paint a picture; tell a story or describe real or imaginary characters, places, and events
What is describe or explain
500
Jennifer hears her mailbox close and her dog is barking.
What is Jennifer can infer that the postal carrier has delivered her mail.