The author's purpose in this passage is primarily to entertain the reader. The vivid descriptions and engaging imagery of the artist using a chainsaw to create a sculpture of a grizzly bear evoke a sense of excitement and fascination, suggesting that the intention is to captivate the audience's interest rather than to persuade, express an opinion, or inform.
Use the passage to answer the question below. (It is the same passage from the previous question). Hint: Think of the PIE acronym we used in Live Lesson!
The crowd gathered around a chain-link fence and waited for the show to begin. The artist approached the large tree stump and powered up his chainsaw with a loud roar. Everyone was startled even though they knew the sound was coming. Swinging the saw in rhythmic motions and lunging forward to make quick stabs at the wood, the artist began to create an image. The people in the crowd turned their heads and squinted their eyes, trying to make out what shape the sculpture would take. Time passed quickly and the buzz of the saw dominated the scene for most of the afternoon. Then, just as the evening light softened the forest, the artist set down his saw and touched the face of the giant grizzly bear with his bare hand.
What is the author's purpose?
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Responses
to persuade
to persuade
to express an opinion
to express an opinion
to inform
to inform
to entertain the reader
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