Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint or take a specific action

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When an author writes to inform, what is their main goal?

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To provide factual information and knowledge

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What is the author's purpose in writing a narrative text?

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To entertain, inform, or persuade the reader

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When an author writes to describe a personal experience, what is their main goal?

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To convey their thoughts, emotions, and perspective to the reader

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What is the author's purpose in writing an expository text?

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To inform, explain, describe, or define a topic

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When an author writes to entertain, what is their main goal?

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To engage and captivate the audience

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What is the author's purpose in writing an instructional text?

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To provide guidance or information

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When an author writes to persuade, what is their main goal?

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To convince the reader to agree with their viewpoint or take a specific action

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What is the author's purpose in writing a descriptive text?

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To create a vivid and detailed picture for the reader

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When an author writes to describe a personal experience, what is their main goal?

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To convey their thoughts, emotions, and perspective to the reader