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 an 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 keep the reader's attention and make them enjoy the story.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or teach the reader about facts.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to try to get the reader to do or try something.

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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A fairy tale or a funny story.

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What is an example of writing that informs?

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A textbook or an article about a historical event.

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What is an example of writing that persuades?

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A letter to the editor arguing for a change in a school rule.

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

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If the text includes humor, exciting events, or interesting characters, it is likely meant to entertain.

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

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If the text provides facts, data, or explanations about a topic, it is likely meant to inform.

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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 agree with an opinion or take action, it is likely meant to persuade.