Author's PurposeATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Inform, persuade, entertain

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The Three

Inform — facts, neutral tone, how-to and textbooks
Persuade — opinion, emotional or loaded words, a call to act
Entertain — story, humor, vivid description

Clues

Loaded adjectives and 'should' signal persuade
Steps, data and definitions signal inform

Also Asked

'Why did the author include this paragraph?' — tie it back to the purpose

Test Cue

One clear purpose dominates; pick the best fit, not every possible fit

Key takeaway

Inform, persuade, entertain

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An author writes an article titled 'Ten Reasons You Should Recycle Today.' The author's main purpose is to:

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