Author's Purpose

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What is the primary purpose of a textbook?

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To inform.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information.

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What is the purpose of a public service announcement telling kids to stay in school?

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To persuade.

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What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?

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To inform about the secret organization that helped slaves escape to freedom.

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What are the three main purposes an author can have when writing?

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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How can an author persuade their audience?

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By using 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 or a short story.

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What type of writing is primarily focused on providing facts and information?

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Expository writing.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts, while persuading aims to convince the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint.