Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?

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The author's purpose is to amuse or engage the reader, often through humor or storytelling.

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What is the author's purpose when writing to inform?

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The author's purpose is to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic.

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What is the author's purpose when writing to persuade?

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The author's purpose is to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story or a humorous anecdote.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article or a scientific report.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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What are some common techniques authors use to entertain readers?

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Humor, vivid imagery, engaging characters, and plot twists.

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What are some common techniques authors use to inform readers?

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Facts, statistics, definitions, and explanations.

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What are some common techniques authors use to persuade readers?

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Emotional appeals, logical arguments, and calls to action.

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How can context influence the author's purpose?

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The context, including the audience and situation, can shape whether the author aims to entertain, inform, or persuade.