Purpose (Text)~ Flashcards

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Description

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Definition:
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event
Example #1:
A peach has pinkish-orange colored skin. Has a fuzzy-like texture on the outside.
Example #2:
Nemo is a clown fish, having the colors orange, white, and black. He also has a small fin.

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Explain

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Definition:
make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas
Example #1:
Two girls are running in P.E. on a summer day. “You should use one of my hair clips so, you won’t be so hot. Also, your hair won’t be in your face.
Example #2:
“You should keep the floor dry and clean so, nobody won’t slip on the water.

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Inform

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Definition:
give (someone) facts or information; tell
Example #1:
Road control informs people to stay on the right side of the road, instead of the left because there is construction taking place.
Example #2:
An orchestra teacher directing the students how to play the instruments.

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Persuade

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Definition:
cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
Example #1:
He persuaded his friend to go back to school.
Example #2:
Persuading someone to get the new iPhone because of the new colors and updates.

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Entertain

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Definition:
provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.
Example #1:
A clown making balloon animals at a child’s birthday party.
Example #2:
A magician doing magic tricks at the carnival.

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