Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they write to entertain?

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The author tries to capture your attention with something funny or emotional.

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What does it mean when an author writes to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What is the author's purpose in writing about the Underground Railroad?

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To inform the reader about the secret organization that helped slaves escape to freedom.

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What is the main purpose of Judy Glen's advertisement for the Wrinkle Remover cream?

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To persuade the reader to buy the cream by claiming it will make them look younger in thirty days or less.

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What is the author's purpose in the story about the boy and the bug in the soup?

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To entertain the reader with a humorous situation.

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What does it mean when an author writes to persuade?

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The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or an article that provides facts about a historical event.

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What type of writing is meant to entertain?

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Fiction stories, jokes, or humorous articles.

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What is a key characteristic of persuasive writing?

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It aims to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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How can you identify if a text is meant to inform?

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Look for facts, statistics, and explanations that provide knowledge about a topic.