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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to make people agree with you or to convince them to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or a news article that provides factual information.

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What type of writing is meant to entertain?

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Fiction stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are all types of writing meant to entertain.

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What is the purpose of a handbook?

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The purpose of a handbook is to explain or provide instructions on how to do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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An article arguing why a certain athlete is the best in their sport.

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What is the difference between 'entertain' and 'inform'?

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To entertain is to amuse or engage the reader, while to inform is to provide knowledge or facts.

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What is the author's purpose in a poem?

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The author's purpose in a poem can vary; it may be to express emotions, tell a story, or entertain.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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A commercial that tries to convince you to buy a product.