Author's Purpose

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform the reader about facts or information.

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What is the author's purpose in a fictional story?

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To entertain the reader with a narrative.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A letter to the editor arguing for a new park.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A brochure about a science museum.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story about a magical adventure.