Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or teach something to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, helping the reader to visualize it.

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Example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A story about a boy who discovers a magical world in his backyard.

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Example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An article explaining the importance of recycling.

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Example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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A letter urging people to vote in an upcoming election.

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Example of an author's purpose to describe?

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A poem that paints a picture of a beautiful sunset.

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What is a text that entertains?

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A fictional story, a comic book, or a humorous article.

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