What is the author's purpose?
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, entertain, persuade, or describe.
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What does it mean when an author writes to inform?
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When an author writes to inform, it means they are trying to give you information and teach you facts.
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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?
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An example of an author's purpose to entertain is a story about a sad dragon who offers free marshmallow roasts to make friends.
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What does it mean when an author writes to persuade?
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When an author writes to persuade, it means they are trying to get you to do or try something.
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What is the purpose of the text about the Underground Railroad?
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The purpose of the text about the Underground Railroad is to inform readers about the secret organization that helped slaves escape to freedom.
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What are the common types of author's purpose?
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The common types of author's purpose are to inform, entertain, persuade, and describe.
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How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?
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You can identify an author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and the type of information presented in the text.
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