Authors 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 wrote a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do something or believe in 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 stories or fun facts.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a toy.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A book that explains how to take care of a pet.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A funny story about a dog that gets into trouble.

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How can you tell the author's purpose in a text?

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You can look for clues in the words and the way the information is presented.

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What is a text that tries to convince you to do something called?

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A persuasive text.

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What is a text that gives you facts called?

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An informative text.