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Sam's Purpose
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
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
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
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
Terrible or dreadful
Ordinary or common
Realistic or believable
Boring or dull
Question 5
What can we infer about Sam?
He is a thoughtful author
He is a lazy student
He is a professional athlete
He is a famous movie star
He is a renowned scientist
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