Entertain

​It's a story

Even though it is about a historical event, it is not providing information on that event. Instead, it is telling you a STORY about what happened to a family. Also, this story could be fictional, which means it is made up.

Inform

​It's only giving facts

First of all, look at the source. This is from a history book, and we know history books teach, or inform, us.

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Also, there is no opinion or action to take in the description. ​

Persuade

It is giving opinion that the author wants us to share

The description not only uses the word "argue," which means persuade; it also uses the word "more," which means this is the author's opinion that the author wants us to agree with. ​

Inform

​It only lists rules

Of course we want you to follow the rules, but this is just a booklet of school rules you should know. There is no opinion or any other persuasive language to persuade you to follow those rules.

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Persuade​

Pay attention to the opinion words

First, the athlete's speech is listing, so it sounds like inform. However, he is only listing the negative effects AND is urging other athletes not to take steroids. Therefore, it is persuasive and not informative.

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Entertain

Poems are always to entertain

Poems are a form of entertainment. Yes, they may be have a hidden purpose to persuade. However, we don't know if the idea of the narrator is the same as the author. The author could be making fun of iPhone users or ​

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