Authors Purpose

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.
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CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun facts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To convince someone to believe or do something.
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.2.8
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of informing: '90% of bacteria smell.' What is the author's purpose?
Back
To Inform.
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CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of entertaining: 'Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water.' What is the author's purpose?
Back
To Entertain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of persuading: 'Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger.' What is the author's purpose?
Back
To Persuade.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.6
CCSS.RI.3.6
CCSS.RL.3.6
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
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