Directions: Read the short text that follows. Identify its purpose whether
it informs, it entertains, or it persuades. Write your answer on your
paper.
What is storm surge? Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water
caused by the strong winds in a hurricane or a storm. This is over and
above the predicted level of the tide. Storm surge takes place where the
winds are blowing on shore. The highest surge tends to occur where the
strongest winds of the hurricane or storm are. That is why, people are
highly alerted or warned of such occurrence, especially those living
along the coastal areas. Storm surges can damage property and can
claim people's lives.​