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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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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 writing.

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

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An advertisement is an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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

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A news article is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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

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A story or a poem is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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If the text uses strong language and arguments to convince the reader, it is meant to persuade.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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If the text provides facts, data, or explanations, it is meant to inform.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text is humorous, imaginative, or tells a story, it is meant to entertain.