Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What is the purpose of a documentary about an event in history?

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To inform.

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What does it mean to describe something?

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To tell about how it smells, looks, feels, sounds, and tastes.

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What is one reason an author might write a story about a bear?

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To entertain the reader.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What is an example of writing that informs?

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A news article reporting on a recent event.

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What is the purpose of writing that expresses feelings?

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To share the author's emotions or thoughts.

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What type of writing aims to explain a process?

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Expository writing.

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What is the difference between inform and persuade?

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Inform aims to provide information; persuade aims to convince.