Question

authors purpose
authors purpose is the main reason for writing a text.
knowing the authors purpose for writing something can
help you better understand what
you are reading!
read the passages to determine the authors purpose
for writing.

1. in tarpon springs, florida there are people who work

underwater. these people are called sponge divers. the
kind of treasure they look for is called sponges.
sponge diving is not an easy job. the diver has
to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme
water pressure.

a) persuade b) inform c) entertain

1. it was a glorious morning in alabama. the sun was

shining through the trees. alan couldnt wait to find his
fishing pole and call his friend sam to go fishing. they
had a great time on these early morning fishing trips.
they took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim
in the lake while they fished. it was so funny to
watch those dogs paddle around the lake.

a) persuade b) inform c) entertain

Explanation:

1a)

El pasaje proporciona datos sobre los buzos de esponjas en Tarpon Springs, Florida, como su trabajo y las dificultades. El propósito es informar al lector, no persuadir ni entretener.

El pasaje describe una mañana agradable y las actividades de Alan y Sam, incluyendo a los perros. El tono y el contenido buscan entretener al lector, no informar ni persuadir.

Answer:

b) inform

1b)