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natali 33 [55]
3 years ago
11

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

English
1 answer:
olganol [36]3 years ago
8 0

These few steps!

<span><span>Compare: Author wanted to show similarities between ideas
Clue Words: both, similarly, in the same way, like, just as</span><span>Contrast: Author wanted to show differences between ideas
Clue Words: however, but, dissimilarly, on the other hand</span><span>Criticize: 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. </span><span>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.</span></span>

<span><span>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.</span><span>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.</span></span> <span><span>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.</span><span>Suggest: Author wanted to propose an idea
Clue Words: <span>"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</span>
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