Author’s Purpose Verbs
show
explain
describe
identify
list
compare
state
prove
persuade
provide
encourage
entertain
reveal
argue
teach
question
think
admire
believe
demonstrate
emphasize
imply
suggest
convey
ask
contrast
incorporate
highlight
tell
indicate
detail
relate
offer
express
establish
introduce
discuss
present
frame
illustrate
compiled from 2013 STAAR Released Assessments