Author's Purpose & Viewpoint

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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, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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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 storytelling or creative writing.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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

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A fictional story about a boy's adventures in a magical land.

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

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An article encouraging readers to vote in an upcoming election.

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

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A poem that vividly describes a sunset.

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What is viewpoint in writing?

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Viewpoint is the author's perspective or opinion on a subject.