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What are the three basic types of author's purpose?

to inform, to persuade, and to entertain

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The purpose of news articles and biography
What is inform?
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The purpose of a mystery novel or comic strip
What is entertain?
100
The purpose for an argument or debate
What is persuade?
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Is pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?

Fruit

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The reason a writer has for writing
What is author's purpose?
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The purpose for instructions for putting a toy car together
What is explain?
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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 purpose (be specific)?

What is to persuade the audience to loan him $20?

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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

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What was candy corn originally called?

Chicken Feed

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Who a writer is speaking or writing to
What is audience?
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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. The purpose is to persuade or inform?
What is to persuade?
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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?

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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?

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What percentage of Americans believe ghosts are real? (Closest Wins)

around 41%

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The way an author feels about what he/she is writing
What is author's point of view or attitude?
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Is the main purpose of most Automobile commercials to persuade, inform, or describe.
What is persuade
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Large food production corporations are making it more and more difficult for family-run farms to survive in today’s market. In 1935, the United States had more than 5 million farms. Now, there are fewer than 1 million. Unlike smaller farms, companies like Tyson Foods can produce large quantities of food at the same time. This allows them to offer goods at lower prices and, therefore, draw more consumers. What is the purpose
What is to inform?
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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?

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How long has Halloween been celebrated? (closest wins)

2000 years

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Provides the reader with enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure to the reader 

What is to entertain?

500

What is the purpose of these? Novels, Short stories, Poetry, Plays, Comics 

To entertain

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What is the authors purpose of this statement? A recipe provides step-by-step instructions on how to bake a cake

To inform

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The author's purpose of the Declaration of Independance

What is INFORM?

500

What was originally carved instead of pumpkins?

Turnips, potatoes, and beets