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 entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What type of writing includes fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, and adventure books?

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Entertaining writing.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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Commercials, billboards, ads, opinions, reviews, and political ads.

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When the author's purpose is to inform, what are they trying to do?

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They are trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What does it mean when an author is trying to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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What is an example of informative writing?

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Textbooks, articles, and how-to guides.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to do or believe something.

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What type of writing is a note from a friend asking for help?

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Persuasive writing.

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What is the main goal of entertaining writing?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.

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What type of writing would you find in a newspaper article?

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Informative writing.