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 are the three main purposes of writing?

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The three main purposes of writing are to inform, entertain, and persuade.

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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 storytelling or humor.

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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 action.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A news article about a recent event.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A fictional story or a comic book.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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What type of writing is a recipe considered?

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A recipe is considered informative writing because it provides instructions on how to make a dish.

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What type of writing is a comic book considered?

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A comic book is considered entertaining writing because it tells a story through illustrations and dialogue.