8th Grade 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, which can include to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic without trying to persuade the reader.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the purpose of an advertisement?

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The purpose of an advertisement is to promote a product or service and persuade consumers to purchase it.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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What is a cause/effect structure in writing?

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A cause/effect structure explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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What is a problem/solution structure in writing?

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A problem/solution structure presents an issue and discusses possible solutions to that issue.

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What is chronological order in writing?

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Chronological order arranges events in the sequence they occurred, from first to last.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to identify similarities, while to contrast means to identify differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

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The purpose of a narrative is to tell a story, often with a clear beginning, middle, and end.