Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, entertain, or describe.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, painting a picture with words.

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In a campaign speech, what is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose in a campaign speech is to persuade the audience to support a candidate or idea.

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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The author's purpose in a non-fiction book is to inform the reader about real events, people, or facts.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A story or a poem is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article or a textbook is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a persuasive essay is an example of a text that aims to persuade.