Question

Why might an author choose to write?
A to inform or explain
B to persuade or influence
C to entertain or tell a story
D all of the above
The most likely purpose of an instruction manual that comes with a television is to ____________.
A entertain
B influence
C inform
D persuade
A comedian compiles one hundred different funny stories into one book. The most likely purpose of the book is to ____________.
A entertain
B explain
C inform
D persuade
An author is very passionate about saving the lives of pandas and writes a letter because she would like readers to donate to a fund that helps protect their habitat. The most likely purpose of the author's letters to ___________ the readers.
A entertain
B explain
C inform
D persuade
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Answer 1

1) D — all of the above.

2) C — inform.

3) A — entertain.

4) D — persuade.