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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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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 to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge 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 type of writing is meant to convince readers?

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Persuasive writing.

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What type of writing is meant to provide facts and information?

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Informative writing.

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What type of writing is meant to tell a story or amuse?

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Narrative or entertaining writing.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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Advertisements are an example of persuasive writing.

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What is an example of informative writing?

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A textbook is an example of informative writing.