Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing to teach or explain something to the reader?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain the reader?

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Entertain

Front

What is the author's purpose when giving information in a way that is enjoyable to read?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose when trying to convince someone to agree with their opinion?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when providing facts and details to the reader?

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Inform

Front

What is the term for writing that aims to influence the reader's beliefs or actions?

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Persuade

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What type of writing is meant to amuse or engage the reader?

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Entertain

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What is the difference between 'inform' and 'persuade'?

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'Inform' provides facts; 'persuade' tries to convince.

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

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A textbook or a news article.

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

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An opinion editorial or a political speech.