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 inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or teach the reader about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion or point of view.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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When an author writes to teach or explain something, what is their purpose?

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Inform.

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When an author tries to convince someone to agree with their opinion, what is their purpose?

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Persuade.

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When an author writes a story to make the reader laugh, what is their purpose?

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Entertain.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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A textbook or a news article.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An opinion editorial or a political speech.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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A novel or a comic book.