Sample Response: The author helps persuade readers that math is fun by showing the number devil doing math in clever ways. The author also shows how Robert becomes less afraid of math. Readers can relate to this message and might be convinced to like math more themselves. What did you include in your response? Check all that apply. an example of what the number devil does in the story a discussion of how Robert feels about math an explanation of what the author is trying to say through characters’ words and actions