Author's Purpose
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English
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4th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary purpose of an author when writing a text?
Back
The primary purpose of an author can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the audience.
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CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for an author to persuade their audience?
Back
To persuade means to convince the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of an author who aims to inform?
Back
The purpose of informing is to provide the audience with factual information or knowledge about a particular topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can an author entertain their audience?
Back
An author entertains by creating engaging and enjoyable content, often through storytelling, humor, or interesting characters.
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CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main purposes of writing?
Back
The three main purposes of writing are to persuade, inform, and entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a single text have multiple purposes?
Back
Yes, a single text can have multiple purposes, such as informing while also entertaining.
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CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a persuasive text?
Back
An example of a persuasive text is an opinion editorial or a political campaign advertisement.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
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