Author's Purpose

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To make people agree with you.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To give information or teach something.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun facts.

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What is one way an author can persuade readers?

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By using strong arguments or emotional appeals.

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Can an author's purpose be more than one thing?

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Yes, an author can aim to persuade, inform, and entertain at the same time.

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

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A textbook or a news article.

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

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A storybook or a comic.

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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.

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How can you tell what the author's purpose is?

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Look at the words they use and the way they present their ideas.