author's purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing to show similarities between things or ideas?

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To compare.

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What is the primary purpose of Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder's writing?

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To inform.

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What is an author's purpose?

Back

The reason an author writes.

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Who is the author of a story?

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The writer.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a story that is funny and entertaining?

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To entertain.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is the difference between to persuade and to inform?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint, while to inform means to provide information without necessarily trying to change the reader's mind.

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What is an example of writing that aims to entertain?

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A humorous story or a comedy.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What type of writing is typically used to share personal experiences?

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Narrative writing.

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