03.10 | 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 inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge 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, jokes, or engaging content.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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

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An advertisement that encourages people to buy a product.

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

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A textbook that provides facts about a historical event.

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

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A novel that tells a fictional story to engage readers.

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

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A how-to guide that teaches readers how to bake a cake.

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

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text.