Author's Purpose Ind. 2

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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 facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or a news article that provides facts about a subject.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement or a speech that tries to convince people to buy a product.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A story, poem, or a comic that is meant to amuse the reader.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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Look for facts, data, and explanations that provide knowledge about a topic.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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Look for strong opinions, emotional language, and calls to action.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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Look for humor, interesting characters, and engaging plots.