Authors Purpose

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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To make people agree with you.

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What is the author's purpose when describing characteristics of a spider?

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To describe characteristics of a spider.

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What is the author's purpose in telling a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus?

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To tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus.

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What is the author's purpose when discussing the importance of going to school?

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To persuade you to work hard in school.

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What does 'inform' mean?

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To give information or facts about something.

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What is the author's purpose when writing to teach you about a topic?

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To inform the reader.

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To give details about something.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a story?

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To entertain the reader.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To show how two things are similar or different.