Author's Purpose Ind. 2

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What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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

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How does entertaining writing differ from informative writing?

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Entertaining writing aims to amuse or engage the reader, while informative writing focuses on delivering facts.

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

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A news article or a textbook.

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

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An opinion editorial or a political speech.

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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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How can understanding the author's purpose enhance reading comprehension?

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It helps readers to better interpret the text and understand the author's intent.

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What questions can you ask to determine an author's purpose?

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Consider what the author wants the reader to think, feel, or do.

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Why is it important to identify the author's purpose in a text?

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It allows readers to critically evaluate the content and its effectiveness.