Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they write to entertain?

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The author tries to capture your attention with something funny or emotional.

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What does it mean when an author writes to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What is the author's purpose in a story that includes a funny situation?

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To entertain.

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When an author writes to persuade, what are they trying to do?

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They are trying to get you to do or try something.

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What is an example of writing that informs?

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A guide that tells you about the trees, plants, and animals in a national park.

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What type of writing aims to make you laugh or feel emotions?

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Writing that entertains.

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If a story is meant to teach you something, what is the author's purpose?

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To inform.

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What is the purpose of a commercial?

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To persuade.

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What does it mean if a story has a moral lesson?

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It is often written to inform or persuade.

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What is an example of entertaining writing?

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A funny story about a dragon who loves marshmallows.