English, 04.08.2019 07:30, jakalenn2018

What clues should you look for to determine if an author's purpose is to persuade?

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answered: faithkristi

These few steps!

Compare: Author wanted to show similarities between ideas
Clue Words: both, similarly, in the same way, like, just asContrast: Author wanted to show differences between ideas
Clue Words: however, but, dissimilarly, on the other handCriticize: Author wanted to give a negative opinion of an idea
Clue Words: Look for words that show the author's negative opinion. Judgment words like "bad", "wasteful", and "poor" all demonstrate negative opinions. Describe/Illustrate: Author wanted to paint a picture of an idea
Clue Words: Look for words that provide descriptive detail. Adjectives like "red", "lusty", "morose", "striped", "sparkling", and "crestfallen" are all illustrative.

Explain: Author wanted to break down an idea into simpler terms
Clue Words: Look for words that turn a complicated process into simple language. A "descriptive" text will use more adjectives. An "explanatory" text will usually be used with a complicated idea.Identify/List: Author wanted to tell the reader about an idea or series of ideas
Clue Words: Text that identifies or lists, will name an idea or series of ideas without providing much description or opinion. Intensify: Author wanted to make an idea greater
Clue Words: Text that intensifies will add more specific details to the idea. Look for superlative adjectives and "bigger" concepts. A baby sadly crying is descriptive, but a baby mournfully howling red-cheeked for 30 minutes is more intense.Suggest: Author wanted to propose an idea
Clue Words: "Suggest" answers are usually positive opinions and try to sway the reader to believe. The author will provide a point, then use details to prove it

answered: Guest

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there on the beach was a struggling turtle. around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings. in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life. the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle. finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter. it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do. imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed. one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws. these straws are reusable and inexpensive. another change is simply turning down straws. by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles. there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter. to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle. for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material. pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count. plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities. not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self. finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter. it is important to clean our ocean.

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