#6 Which best shows that the author's purpose is to convince readers that coal mining is bad for their community?
The author begins by stating a clear position and then provides evidence to support that position.
#8 Which best shows that the author's purpose is to teach readers how to dribble a soccer ball?
The author lists specific steps that readers should take to learn how to dribble a soccer ball.
#2 Which best shows that the author's purpose is to persuade readers to support the establishment of a dog park?
The author encourages reader to vote "yes" on Measure 8.
#1 Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
to persuade readers to support the establishment of a dog park
#10 Which best shows that the author's purpose is to inform readers about Kingwood's loss to Rockport?
The author provides facts about the game, such as the date and final score.
#13 What is the text's main purpose?
to establish shared goals for the member states of the United Nations
#17 Which statement best describes the author's purpose?
entertain
#16 Which statement best describes the author's purpose?
describe
#7 Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
to teach readers how to dribble a soccer ball
#3 Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
to describe how it felt to reach the summit of Mount Everest E
#14 What is the text's main purpose?
to encourage readers to support current library hours
#5 Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
to convince readers that coal mining is bad for their community
#9 Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
to inform readers about Kingwood's loss to Rockport
#15 Which statement best describes the author's purpose?
persuade
#4 Which best shows that the author's purpose is to describe how it felt to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
The author uses concrete details like a handful of peanut M&Ms and two separated ribs to depict his experience.
#12 Which best shows that the author's purpose is to persuade readers to buy Organi-Goo?
The author urges readers to try Organi-Goo today.
#11 Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
to persuade readers to buy Organi-Goo