Author's Purpose

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What are the three reasons we write? (Authors purpose for writing) Options: Persuade, Inform, Electrify, Perform, Infer, Entertain, Persuade, Inform, Educate, Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Front

Inform

Back

Give information

Front

Inform

Back

Give information

Front

Entertain

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To make people enjoy something

Front

What is the author's purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Persuade

Front

In a campaign speech, the author's purpose is to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Describe

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Persuade

Front

In directions, what is the author's purpose? Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

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Explain

Front

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain

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Inform

Front

What is the author's purpose in this writing:
_{First, you get the bread. Then, you get the jelly and peanut butter. Then, you get a butter knife and spread the jelly and peanut butter on separate pieces of bread. Lastly, put the two slices of bread together and BOOM! You got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.}

Back

To explain

Front

What is the author's purpose in this writing:
_{First, you get the bread. Then, you get the jelly and peanut butter. Then, you get a butter knife and spread the jelly and peanut butter on separate pieces of bread. Lastly, put the two slices of bread together and BOOM! You got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.}

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To explain