Determining Author's Purpose with Verbs

Question 1

suggest that the reader try the recipe

Accepted Answer

persuade

Question 2

present different ideas about space travel

Accepted Answer

inform

Question 3

inspire the reader to read every day

Accepted Answer

persuade

Question 4

amuse the reader with funny ideas

Accepted Answer

persuade

Question 5

explain to the reader how to become famous

Accepted Answer

inform

Question 6

please the reader with a story of compassion

Accepted Answer

entertain

Question 7

tell the reader about an author's life

Accepted Answer

inform

Question 8

convince the reader to buy a poster

Accepted Answer

persuade

Question 9

amuse the author with a funny idea

Accepted Answer

entertain

Question 10

prove that cats are better than dogs

Accepted Answer

persuade

Question 11

share information about two athletes

Accepted Answer

inform

Question 12

teach the reader how to draw cartoons

Accepted Answer

inform

Question 13

encourage the reader to plant trees

Accepted Answer

persuade

Questions 13