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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or other creative works.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader or audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does it mean to express feelings?

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To express feelings means to share emotions or personal thoughts through writing.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A funny story or a comic book.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article or a textbook.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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What is an example of a text that expresses feelings?

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A poem or a personal letter.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, the tone of the writing, and the content of the text.