Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What type of writing is exemplified by a campaign speech for a class president?

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Persuasive writing.

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What are commercials and political ads examples of?

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Persuasion writing.

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What does it mean when an author writes to persuade?

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The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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What type of writing provides instructions, like a recipe?

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Informative writing.

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What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

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

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What is informative writing?

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Writing that aims to provide facts and information to the reader.

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Give an example of entertaining writing.

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A short story or a poem.

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What is the difference between persuasive and informative writing?

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Persuasive writing aims to convince, while informative writing aims to educate.

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What type of writing would a news article be classified as?

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Informative writing.