Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, explain, or persuade.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What is the author's purpose in a story that describes a fun day at the park?

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To entertain.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to make people enjoy something, often through stories, jokes, or fun activities.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to tell you how to do something or to clarify a concept.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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A text that tries to convince you to buy a product or support a cause.

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What is the purpose of a recipe?

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To explain how to make a dish by providing step-by-step instructions.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics and features.

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What is the author's purpose in a news article?

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To inform the readers about current events or important information.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or an encyclopedia entry.