Author's Purpose - Flashcard

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Writing meant to entertain is called _____ writing.

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Narrative

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Author's purposes can overlap. True or False?

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True

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Why does the author suggest so many different ingredients in a recipe?

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To give readers different options, depending on what foods they have available.

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Writing meant to inform is called _____ writing.

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Expository

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Writing meant to persuade is called _____ writing.

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Persuasive

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What is the primary purpose of narrative writing?

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To tell a story or entertain the reader.

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What type of writing aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

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Persuasive writing.

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What is the main goal of expository writing?

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To inform or explain a topic.

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Can a single text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can have multiple purposes.

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Give an example of a text that could be both persuasive and expository.

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A magazine article that argues for a healthy diet while providing information about nutrition.