Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose for writing a passage that provides instructions on how to make a compost pile?

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To inform.

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An author's purpose is...

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The reason an author writes.

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What is the author's purpose in the letter that argues pets should be allowed in restaurants?

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To persuade.

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When an author writes to persuade, it means the author is:

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Trying to get you to do or try something.

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What is the author's purpose for writing a billboard asking voters to appoint Joe Santiago as Sanitation Commissioner?

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To persuade.

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What are the three main purposes an author can have when writing?

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To inform, to entertain, or to persuade.

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What does it mean to write to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to write to entertain?

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To create a story or content that is enjoyable and keeps the reader's attention.

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What is an example of writing that aims to persuade?

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A letter to the editor advocating for a community issue.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts; persuading tries to convince the reader to take action.