Author's purpose

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What does 'inform' mean?

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To give facts.

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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To make people agree with you.

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What is the primary purpose of advertisements?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in a text?

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The reason the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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How can a text be designed to inform the reader?

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By providing facts, data, and explanations.

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What techniques can be used to persuade an audience?

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Emotional appeals, logical arguments, and credible evidence.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A novel, a short story, or a comedy show.

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How can an author indicate their purpose in a text?

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Through the choice of words, tone, and structure.