PARCC Author's Purpose Practice Questions Story 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 3. The author most likely wrote this passage to...
- Entertain the reader.
- Persuade the reader.
- Humor the reader.
- Inform the reader. (Correct answer)
- Sway the reader.
Correct answer: Inform the reader.
Similar to informing, if the author's purpose is to 'inform the reader,' the passage will focus on presenting objective facts, explanations, and details about a subject. It aims to educate the audience by providing knowledge without attempting to sway their opinion, tell a story, or make them laugh. The content would be factual and explanatory, designed to increase the reader's understanding.
PARCC Author's Purpose Practice Questions Story 3
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The author most likely wrote this passage to...