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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author is writing a text, which can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean when we say an author wants to entertain?

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The author aims to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader through storytelling.

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What is the definition of author's point of view?

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How the author feels about the topic they are writing about.

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What are the four main purposes of an author?

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To entertain, to inform, to persuade, and to explain.

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How can you identify an author's purpose in a story?

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Look for clues in the text such as the tone, style, and the type of content presented.

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What does it mean for an author to inform?

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The author provides facts or information to educate the reader about a topic.

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What is the author's point of view in a persuasive text?

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The author's beliefs and opinions that they want to convince the reader to accept.

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What is an example of a text meant to entertain?

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A fictional story about a magical adventure.

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What is an example of a text meant to inform?

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A newspaper article reporting on a scientific discovery.

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What does the author's attitude refer to?

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The author's feelings or opinions about the subject they are writing about.