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 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 inform?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An article arguing why a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered species.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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A funny story or a comic strip that makes people laugh.

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

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If the text tries to convince you to think or act a certain way, it is meant to persuade.

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

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If the text provides facts or information about a topic without trying to convince you, it is meant to inform.

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

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If the text is written to make you laugh or enjoy reading, it is meant to entertain.