Authors Purpose Review

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What is the author's purpose of a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or performances.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do something or believe in a certain idea.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A book of knock-knock jokes is an example of a text that entertains.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A newspaper article about a scientific discovery is an example of a text that informs.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement for a new product is an example of a text that persuades.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus?

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The author's purpose is to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus.

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What is the author's purpose in a text that explains the importance of rules?

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The author's purpose is to persuade people to follow the rules.

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What is the author's purpose in a text that teaches how to paint?

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The author's purpose is to inform the reader about painting techniques.