Activity 3
Directions: Read the description of each text and identify the MAIN purpose
of the author. Choose the letter of the correct answer from the box. Use a
separate sheet of paper.
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
1. A five paragraph essay where a student argues that people should recycle
and not litter
2. An encyclopedia entry about endangered animals and efforts to protect
them
3. A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans
4. The story of a young man who learns to resist the influences of drugs
and gangs
5. A speech by a politician asking for 90 minutes to be added to the school
day
6. The instructions for the board game, Chess.
Directions: Read the description of each text and identify the MAIN purpose
of the author. Choose the letter of the correct answer from the box. Use a
separate sheet of paper.
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
1. A five paragraph essay where a student argues that people should recycle
and not litter
2. An encyclopedia entry about endangered animals and efforts to protect
them
3. A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans
4. The story of a young man who learns to resist the influences of drugs
and gangs
5. A speech by a politician asking for 90 minutes to be added to the school
day
6. The instructions for the board game, Chess.
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Answer:
1.) C. Persuade
2.) B. Inform
3.) B. Inform
4.) C. Persuade
5.) C. Persuade
6.) A. Entertain