Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give facts.

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What is one reason an author might write a memoir?

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To share personal experiences and insights.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To amuse the reader or provide enjoyment.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What type of writing aims to provide information about a topic?

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Informative writing.

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

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A novel or a short story.

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

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To persuade means to convince someone, while to inform means to provide facts.

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What type of author's purpose is present in a travel brochure?

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To persuade.

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What is a common feature of texts that aim to inform?

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They include facts, statistics, and explanations.