Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What is the purpose of a menu for a Chinese restaurant?

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To inform.

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What is the purpose of a newsletter from the school principal?

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To inform.

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What does 'inform' mean?

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To give information.

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What is the purpose of a book of jokes about being in the fourth grade?

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To entertain.

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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Give an example of something that entertains.

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A funny movie.

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What is the purpose of a news article?

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To inform.

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What does an advertisement do?

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It persuades.

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What is the purpose of a story?

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It can entertain, inform, or persuade.