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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something, often through arguments or appeals.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest or enjoyment, often through storytelling or humor.

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Identify a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement for a product that claims it will improve your life.

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Identify a text that aims to inform.

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A news article reporting on a recent event or discovery.

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Identify a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story or a comic strip that tells a funny or engaging tale.

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What is an example of persuasive language?

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Words like 'amazing', 'best', or 'you will love this' are often used to persuade.

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What is an example of informative language?

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Facts and statistics, such as 'Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States'.

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What is an example of entertaining language?

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Humorous phrases or exaggerated statements, like 'this soda will make you jump higher!'