Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What are the three reasons authors write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a comic book.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A newsletter from the school principal.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement trying to sell a product.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What type of writing is meant to give information?

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Informative writing.

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What type of writing is meant to make you laugh or enjoy?

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Entertaining writing.

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What type of writing is meant to convince you?

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Persuasive writing.