Authors 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 entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and engaging for the reader, often through stories or humor.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide facts, details, or explanations to help the reader understand a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view or take a specific action.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A fictional story or a funny poem.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A news article or a textbook.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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Look for elements like humor, interesting characters, or exciting plots.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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Look for facts, statistics, and clear explanations about a topic.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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Look for strong opinions, emotional language, and calls to action.