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A one page printout showing how to put together a coffee table that came in a box
a) Inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A speech in which a student promises daily pizza rations if he is elected class president
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A picture book about a dog that gets lost on a family vacation and has to find his way home
a) inform
b) entertain
c) pursuade
d)

A timeline showing important events from the American Civil War
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

An internet ad banner telling you to click it for a free iPhone
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A small book about a boy who loses his Mom’s cell phone and learns that telling the truth is the most important thing
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

An orange sign advising drivers that the road beyond is under construction
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A script for a school play about a girl who is unexpectedly rewarded for her kind deeds
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A classified ad in which the seller lists a chair in good condition for ten dollars or best offer
a) inform
b) pursaude
c) entertain
d)

A poem about a very comfortable chair in which the speaker could rest for eternity
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A poem about the beauty of Mount Everest as seen from a mountain climber’s perspective
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A coupon for a guided tour up Mount Everest at a rate of two for the price of one
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A map of a secret trail to the top of Mount Everest
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A novel about a young man who learns the importance of teamwork while climbing to the top of Mount Everest
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A Wikipedia page with facts and records about Mount Everest
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

Jimmy Carter’s 1979 presidential address in which he asked Americans to use less energy
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A bar graph showing US gasoline consumption compared to nine other nations
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A short story about a young boy who starts a bike sharing program in his community to reduce energy consumption
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

A chain email with 25 reasons why you should reduce your energy consumption
a) inform
b) pursuade
c) entertain
d)

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