Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform.

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Define author's purpose.

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The reason an author writes.

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What is the primary purpose of persuasive writing?

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To persuade the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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In the context of writing, what does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A story about a boy who worked hard to make the basketball team.

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What type of writing aims to convince the reader?

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Persuasive writing.

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What is the purpose of an advertisement?

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To persuade consumers to buy a product or service.

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How can an author inform readers about a topic?

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By presenting facts, statistics, and explanations.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction in terms of author's purpose?

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Fiction often aims to entertain, while non-fiction aims to inform.

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What is a common purpose of editorial articles?

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To inform and persuade readers about a specific issue.