Question

Directions: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s purpose (to entertain, persuade, or inform). Then, in a sentence or two, explain your answer.

1. A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary

explain:

Author purpose:

Answer 1

Author’s intent : Persuade
Explanation: “Because the author thinks” — the author has an opinion, and is trying to get us to — persuade us — to do an action based in their believes, thoughts, and/or opinions.