Author's Purpose

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information or teach something.

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The author's purpose can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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If the author is trying to make you laugh, what is his/her purpose?

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To entertain.

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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 persuade?

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To make people agree with you.

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What are the three main purposes of an author?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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How can an author inform the reader?

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By providing facts, explanations, or teaching concepts.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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A novel, a comedy show, or a movie.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides information, while persuading aims to convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint.