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 entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, poems, or plays.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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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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Identify the author's purpose: A story about a funny cat who gets into trouble.

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entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: A book about how to take care of pets.

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inform

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Identify the author's purpose: A speech encouraging people to recycle more.

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persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: A fairy tale about a princess and a dragon.

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entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: An article about the importance of exercise.

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inform

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Identify the author's purpose: A campaign ad for a candidate running for office.

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persuade