Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of knock-knock jokes?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a newspaper article about why the Cardinals are the best team in baseball?

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To persuade.

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What does it mean when the author tries to get you to do something?

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The author's purpose is to persuade.

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What is the author's purpose when a book gives facts?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose of a cookbook with recipes for cookies?

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To inform.

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What are the three main purposes an author can have?

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To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A comic book or a funny story.