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 entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to capture the reader's attention with something funny, emotional, or engaging.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide information and teach the reader facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to do something or to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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Example of writing that entertains:

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A funny story about a dog that learns to skateboard.

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Example of writing that informs:

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An article explaining how to care for a pet hamster.

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Example of writing that persuades:

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new video game.

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What is a common signal word for persuasive writing?

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'You should' is a common signal word that indicates persuasion.

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What is a common signal word for informative writing?

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'According to' is a common signal word that indicates information.

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What is a common signal word for entertaining writing?

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'Once upon a time' is a common signal word that indicates a story meant to entertain.