Author's Purpose
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to entertain in writing?
Back
To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and amusing for the reader, often using humor or interesting stories.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to inform in writing?
Back
To inform means to provide facts, details, or explanations about a topic to educate the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to persuade in writing?
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What types of writing are typically informative?
Back
Informative writing includes documentaries, non-fiction books, news articles, and biographies.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of entertaining writing?
Back
An example of entertaining writing is a humorous story or a funny comic.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.4.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of persuasive writing?
Back
An example of persuasive writing is an advertisement or a political speech.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
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