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 the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide 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 the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or a news article that provides facts about a subject.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement or a speech that tries to convince people to buy a product.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A novel or a comic book that tells a fun story.

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What is a common purpose of a newspaper article?

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To inform the public about current events.

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What is a common purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

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What is a common purpose of a poem?

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To entertain the reader with creative language and imagery.