Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or activities.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A non-fiction book that explains how plants grow.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fairy tale about a dragon and a princess.

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What type of author's purpose is found in a recipe?

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To inform, as it provides instructions on how to make a dish.

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What type of author's purpose is found in a movie trailer?

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To persuade, as it aims to convince viewers to watch the movie.

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What type of author's purpose is found in a comic book?

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To entertain, as it tells a story with characters and illustrations.