5. •to correct a
•to inform misunderstanding
•to perform a task •to show differing
points of view
•to sell
•to review a film
•to inspire
•to review a book
7. THE AUTHOR TELLS A STORY THAT DESCRIBES
SOMETHING OR SOMEONE IN AN INTERESTING WAY!
8. The author will explain or teach
something in the story that the
reader doesn’t know. The author
provides knowledge to the
reader.
9. The author
tries to change
our opinion on
a topic by
appealing to
our emotions.
10. Authors often describe to support other
purposes in writing. They use it to create
a character, set a mood or envision a
scene.
11. •Did the author try to make me laugh? Entertain
Did the author want to tell me a story? Entertain
Did the author try to amuse me? Entertain
12. Did the author give me facts? Inform
Did the author try to teach me something? Inform
Did the author try to convince me? Persuade
Did the author want to change my opinion? Persuade
13. Will: • prepare your mind for the
type of information in the
reading
• make your reading easier
to summarize
• make it easier for you to
discriminate between the
article's main idea and
important details
14. A. To inform
A. Introduce readers to an
extreme water sport
15. C. To entertain
A. Time ticks by slowly when
you’re excited about something
