Author's Purpose

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To tell about something.

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What does 'explain' mean?

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To tell you how to do something.

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What is the author's purpose in writing directions?

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To explain.

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What is an example of an author's purpose?

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To inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What is the difference between 'describe' and 'explain'?

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'Describe' focuses on detailing characteristics, while 'explain' focuses on clarifying how something works.

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What is the author's purpose in a recipe?

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To explain how to prepare a dish.

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What is the author's purpose in a narrative?

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To entertain or tell a story.

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What is the author's purpose in an advertisement?

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To persuade the audience to buy a product.

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What does it mean to analyze an author's purpose?

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To examine the reasons behind why the author wrote the text.

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What are some common signals that indicate an author's purpose is to explain?

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Use of 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'lastly'.