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 inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic. For example, a textbook explains historical events.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action. For example, an advertisement encourages you to buy a product.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.

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Identify an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article reporting on a recent scientific discovery.

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Identify an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A commercial promoting a new weight loss product.

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Identify an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story or a comic strip.

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What is a common signal that a text is meant to inform?

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Use of facts, statistics, and clear explanations.

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What is a common signal that a text is meant to persuade?

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Use of emotional appeals, strong language, and calls to action.

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What is a common signal that a text is meant to entertain?

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Use of humor, storytelling, and engaging characters.