Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when a book gives facts?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose when a book is just for fun?

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Entertain

Front

What is the author's purpose of a booklet about why you should not watch too much TV?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of a cookbook with recipes for cookies?

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Inform

Front

What is the author's purpose when the author tries to get you to do something?

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Persuade

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

Back

To provide facts or information.

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To convince the reader to think or act in a certain way.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or an encyclopedia.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A novel or a comic book.