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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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1. Persuade: To convince the reader of something. 2. Inform: To provide information or facts. 3. Entertain: To tell a story or provide enjoyment.

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What is informative writing?

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Informative writing is a type of writing that aims to educate the reader about a specific topic, providing facts and information.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is entertaining writing?

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Entertaining writing is a type of writing that aims to amuse or engage the reader, often through storytelling.

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Give an example of informative writing.

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Examples include news articles, textbooks, and how-to guides.

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Give an example of persuasive writing.

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Examples include advertisements, opinion pieces, and political speeches.

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Give an example of entertaining writing.

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Examples include novels, short stories, and poems.

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What is the purpose of a recipe?

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The purpose of a recipe is to inform the reader how to prepare a specific dish.

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What is the purpose of a biography?

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The purpose of a biography is to inform the reader about a person's life and achievements.