Grade 7 Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?

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To Persuade.

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What is the purpose of a pamphlet encouraging people to vote?

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To Persuade.

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What is the main purpose of a news article reporting election results?

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To Inform readers about the election results.

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What is the purpose of an editorial arguing for more parks in a city?

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To Persuade the public and city officials to take action.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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

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What is the purpose of entertainment in writing?

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To amuse or engage the reader through stories or humor.

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What is a descriptive writing purpose?

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To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind using detailed descriptions.

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What type of writing aims to explain a process or concept?

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Expository writing.

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What is the difference between persuasive and informative writing?

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Persuasive writing aims to convince, while informative writing aims to educate.