Purpose (text) Flashcards
Description
Using sensory details to portray a person, place, or thing
Ex. 1 - The dark sea was glistening under the warm setting sun
Ex. 2 - The crisp morning air was comforting
Explain
Make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
Ex. 1 - A teacher showing students how to solve a problem
Ex. 2 - A friend telling someone how something happened to someone who didn’t see
Inform
To give facts or information
Ex. 1 - The book is informing about animals
Ex. 2 - An ad talking about the specs on a PC
Persuade
The use of appeals to reasons, values, beliefs, and emotions to convince a listener or reader to think or act in a particular way
Ex. 1 - A child convincing their mom to buy a toy because of all the cool features
Ex. 2 - A company giving you a better deal than a different company so you can switch to them
Entertain
The action of providing someone amusement or enjoyment
Ex. 1 - The movie was hard to look away from
Ex. 2 - The magician kept the audiences attention
