Author's Purpose

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What does entertain mean?

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to make someone laugh

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author wrote the text.

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What does inform mean?

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to give someone information

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What does persuade mean?

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to make someone believe you or do something.

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What is one purpose an author might have?

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To entertain the reader.

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What is another purpose an author might have?

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To inform the reader.

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What is a third purpose an author might have?

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To persuade the reader.

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If a book is funny, what is its likely purpose?

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To entertain.

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If a book gives facts about animals, what is its likely purpose?

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To inform.

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If a book tries to convince you to buy something, what is its likely purpose?

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To persuade.