Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun facts.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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Example of informing: '90% of bacteria smell.' What is the author's purpose?

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To Inform.

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Example of entertaining: 'Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water.' What is the author's purpose?

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To Entertain.

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Example of persuading: 'Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger.' What is the author's purpose?

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To Persuade.

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What type of writing is a comic book?

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It is usually written to entertain.

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What is calligraphy?

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A special form of handwriting that uses a special pen.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book that explains how plants grow.

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