Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people interested in a topic or a story.

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

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To persuade the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What does it mean when an author's purpose is to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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A marketing brochure encouraging you to buy a product.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A novel that tells a fictional story.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook that provides facts and explanations about a subject.

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How can you identify an author's purpose?

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Look for clues in the text, such as the tone, style, and content.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction in terms of author's purpose?

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Fiction often aims to entertain, while non-fiction aims to inform.