Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of poems?

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To entertain the reader.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a boy with magical powers?

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To entertain the reader.

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What does it mean when a book gives facts?

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The author's purpose is to inform.

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What is the author's purpose when they try to get you to do something?

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To persuade the reader.

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What is the author's purpose of a commercial for McDonald's?

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To persuade the viewer.

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What is the definition of 'entertain' in terms of author's purpose?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What does it mean to 'inform' in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is the definition of 'persuade' in the context of writing?

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

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Can a single piece of writing have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a piece of writing can entertain, inform, and persuade at the same time.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or an article about a scientific topic.