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, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a type of writing where the author tries to convince the reader to agree with their opinion or take action.

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What is entertaining writing?

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Entertaining writing is meant to amuse the reader and keep their attention, often found in stories, jokes, and fiction.

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What is informative writing?

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Informative writing provides facts and information to educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What are examples of persuasive writing?

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Examples include commercials, advertisements, opinion pieces, and political messages.

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What are examples of entertaining writing?

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Examples include fiction books, comic books, jokes, and adventure stories.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform the reader means to provide them with knowledge or facts about a subject.

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What is the purpose of a commercial?

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The purpose of a commercial is to persuade viewers to buy a product or service.

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

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If the text includes stories, humor, or engaging characters, it is likely meant to entertain.

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What is the goal of informative writing?

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The goal of informative writing is to teach the reader something new or provide them with useful information.