Question

1956 Fender Stratocaster Guitar

Up for sale, a 1956 Fender Stratocaster in 100% original, collector-grade condition. Guitar looks
great and plays perfectly. It's a feathery 8 pounds and has tone for days!
The original electronics are in perfect working condition. All plastic is intact. The original two-
tone sunburst finish shows some significant wear-totally understandable for a guitar of its age.
Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a smart investment and true American
icon! $50,000 firm.
Circle the letter of the best answer.
1.
What is author's purpose?
to describe the guitar
to persuade someone to buy
the guitar
A.
B.
C. to persuade someone to play
the guitar
D. to entertain with a story about
the guitar
2. Which is the MOST persuasive phrase in
the last paragraph?
A. "Don't miss out."
B.
C.
D.
"smart investment"
"once-in-a-lifetime chance"
"$50,000 firm."

Answer 1

1. B. to persuade someone to buy the guitar.

2. A. "Don't miss out."

Step-by-step explanation:

What is author’s purpose?

A. to describe the guitar.

B. to persuade someone to buy the guitar.

C. to persuade someone to play the guitar.

D. to entertain with a story about the guitar.

Which is the MOST persuasive phrase in the last paragraph?

A. “Don’t miss out.”

B. “smart investment”

C. “once-in-a-lifetime chance”

D. “$50,000 firm.”

Limited supply! Like "Don't Miss Out" signs at a garage sale. Users will feel compelled to take immediate action on your behalf because of this.