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What is the author's purpose?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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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 interesting content.

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

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An article arguing why a certain athlete is the best player.

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

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A National Geographic article about animals and their habitats.

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

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A comic book or a funny story.

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Why are rules important according to the text?

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Rules help keep things running smoothly and let people know what they can and cannot do.

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What is the purpose of the Food Group Pyramid?

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To inform you about healthy eating and how to balance food groups.

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What type of text is a comic book?

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A comic book is meant to entertain.