Author's Purpose
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, entertain, or explain.
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CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform?
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain?
Back
To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
Back
An article explaining the benefits of a balanced diet.
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CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?
Back
A commercial encouraging viewers to buy a new product.
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CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?
Back
A short story about a magical adventure.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
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