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 entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and fun for the reader, often through stories, jokes, or interesting characters.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide facts, information, or explanations to the reader about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something, often by presenting arguments or reasons.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A fairy tale or a comic book is an example of a text that entertains.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A newspaper article or a textbook is an example of a text that informs.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement or a speech advocating for a cause is an example of a text that persuades.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the title, the content, and the tone of the writing.

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What is the purpose of a story?

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The purpose of a story can be to entertain the reader, but it can also inform or persuade depending on the message.

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What type of writing is often used to persuade?

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Persuasive writing, such as opinion pieces or advertisements, is often used to persuade.