Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text.

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

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article or a textbook.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A novel or a short story.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An opinion editorial or a political speech.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, introduction, and the overall tone of the writing.

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What is the purpose of a debate?

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To persuade the audience of a particular viewpoint.