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 wrote a text. It can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or interesting events.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story about a boy and his puppy that makes you smile.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book that tells you how to take care of a pet.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a toy.

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What is an example of a text that explains?

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A recipe that shows you how to make a sandwich.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text has fun characters, exciting events, or makes you laugh, it is likely meant to entertain.