Authors Purpose

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What are the three main reasons authors write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What does it mean when an author wants to give you information?

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The author is trying to Inform.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing?

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The author wants to Entertain.

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What does it mean when an author wants you to do, buy, or believe something?

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The author is trying to Persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in the following text: 'Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day.'

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The author is trying to Persuade.

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What is the purpose of writing that aims to provide facts and information?

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To Inform.

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If an author writes a story to make you laugh, what is their purpose?

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To Entertain.

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What is the term for writing that tries to convince you to take action?

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Persuasion.

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What type of writing is meant to share knowledge or teach something?

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Informative writing.

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When an author shares their opinion on a topic, what is their likely purpose?

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To Persuade.