Sam's Purpose

Questions: 5

Grade: 4

Words: 128

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Once upon a time, a young author named Sam was sitting by his desk, staring at a blank piece of paper. He had lots of ideas, but he was unsure about the purpose of his story. Sam knew that authors write for three main reasons: to persuade, to inform, and to entertain. He wondered, should his book persuade people to be kinder to each other, inform them about the wonders of the solar system, or entertain them with a fantastical adventure? After much thought, Sam decided. He would write a story that would entertain his readers, taking them on a magical journey filled with dragons, fairies, and a hero's victorious triumph. And that, is the purpose of an author, to touch the minds and hearts of the readers.

Question 1

What are the three main reasons authors write according to Sam?

To persuade, to inform, and to entertain

Explanation. Sam stated that authors write for three main reasons: to persuade, to inform, and to entertain.

To eat, to sleep, and to play

To run, to jump, and to swim

To sing, to dance, and to perform

To laugh, to cry, and to shout

Question 2

What did Sam decide the purpose of his story would be?

To entertain

Explanation. After much thought, Sam decided that he would write a story to entertain his readers.

To inform

To persuade

To instruct

To debate

Question 3

What is the purpose of an author according to the story?

To touch the minds and hearts of the readers

Explanation. According to the story, the purpose of an author is to touch the minds and hearts of the readers.

To make money

To become famous

To pass time

To teach lessons

Question 4

What does ‘fantastical’ mean in the context of Sam’s story?

Imaginative or fanciful

Explanation. In the context of Sam's story, 'fantastical' means imaginative or fanciful, as he wanted to entertain his readers with a magical journey.