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 inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or a news article that provides facts about a current event.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story or a comic that makes you laugh.

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What is a common signal word for persuasive texts?

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Words like 'should', 'must', or 'believe' are often used in persuasive texts.

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What is a common signal word for informative texts?

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Words like 'facts', 'data', or 'research' are often used in informative texts.

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What is a common signal word for entertaining texts?

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Words like 'once upon a time' or 'imagine' are often used in entertaining texts.