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, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to do something or to think a certain way.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide factual information to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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If an author is trying to convince you to adopt a pet, what is their purpose?

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Their purpose is to persuade.

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If an author is sharing facts about the solar system, what is their purpose?

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Their purpose is to inform.

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If a story makes you laugh or feel happy, what is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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

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An advertisement trying to sell a product.

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

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A textbook explaining a scientific concept.

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

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A funny story or a comic book.