Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author is writing a text.

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to agree with your point of view.

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In literature, what is the purpose of a narrative?

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To tell a story and entertain the reader.

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What is the purpose of an informative text?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, content, and tone of the writing.

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What is an example of a text meant to entertain?

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A novel, a poem, or a short story.

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What is an example of a text meant to inform?

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A news article or a textbook.

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What is an example of a text meant to persuade?

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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What role does tone play in determining the author's purpose?

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Tone can indicate whether the author is trying to inform, entertain, or persuade.