What is the author's purpose?
8th Grade 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, entertain, or express feelings.
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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 adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
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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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What does it mean to express feelings?
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To express feelings means to share personal emotions or thoughts through writing.
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What is a Problem/Solution text structure?
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A Problem/Solution text structure presents an issue and discusses ways to solve it.
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What is a Cause/Effect text structure?
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A Cause/Effect text structure explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.
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