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 an author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, or persuade 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 entertain?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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Identify the author's purpose: A story about a fun day at the amusement park.

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Entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: An article explaining how to recycle properly.

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Inform

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Identify the author's purpose: A commercial encouraging people to buy a new product.

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Persuade

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story or a comic book.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article or a textbook.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a political speech.