Author's Purpose Review

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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, persuade, or express feelings.

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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 is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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The purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view or take a specific action.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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An example of an entertaining text is a novel, short story, or poem that is meant to amuse or engage the reader.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the title, the content, and the tone of the text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What does it mean to express feelings in writing?

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To express feelings in writing means to share personal emotions or thoughts through words.

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What is a narrative text?

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A narrative text tells a story and often includes characters, a setting, and a plot.

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What is the purpose of an informative text?

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The purpose of an informative text is to educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text without going into detail.