Read the paragraph.

Kev's first experience as a babysitter was pure chaos. His four-year-old charge demonstrated karate moves (at the expense of two potted plants), and the toddler's tantrums were remarkable. When Kev wisely offered lunch as a diversion, the macaroni and cheese could not be contained to the plates or table. Playtime outside was a welcome relief, as was the payment for babysitting when the parents returned home.

What is the author's purpose?

to persuade readers to consider babysitting

to entertain readers with an anecdote about babysitting

to inform readers of ways to entertain children

to persuade readers of the benefits of part-time work

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Braylon Davenport

2 December, 11:43

Read the paragraph.

Kev's first experience as a babysitter was pure chaos. His four-year-old charge demonstrated karate moves (at the expense of two potted plants), and the toddler's tantrums were remarkable. When Kev wisely offered lunch as a diversion, the macaroni and cheese could not be contained to the plates or table. Playtime outside was a welcome relief, as was the payment for babysitting when the parents returned home.

What is the author's purpose?

to persuade readers to consider babysitting

to entertain readers with an anecdote about babysitting

to inform readers of ways to entertain children

to persuade readers of the benefits of part-time work

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Answers (2)

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Niko · Answer 1

The author's purpose was to entertain readers with an anecdote about babysitting. Anecdote is a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

The other choices didn't really make any sense because the persuasion in the narrative was not strong. The narrative was not informative as well.

Elianna Bernard · Answer 2

The correct answer is B: to entertain readers with an anecdote about babysitting