Author's Purpose

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What is the 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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, poems, or other forms of writing.

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What does it mean to express feelings?

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To express feelings means to share one's emotions or thoughts through writing.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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A commercial ad that encourages you to buy a product.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A brochure that provides information about a place or event.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A funny poem or story that makes you laugh.

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What is an example of a text that aims to express feelings?

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A personal letter sharing your thoughts and emotions.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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Look for strong language that encourages action or opinion.