Authors Purpose

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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 describe.

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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 stories, jokes, or other creative works.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view or take action.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics and qualities.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An example of an informative text is a newspaper article that provides facts about a recent event.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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An example of an entertaining text is a comic book or a collection of jokes.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An example of a persuasive text is a letter encouraging people to recycle.

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What is an example of a descriptive text?

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An example of a descriptive text is a poem that paints a picture of a beautiful sunset.

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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 language used, the type of information presented, and the overall tone of the text.