Authors Purpose 2

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What is the author's purpose in a text?

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

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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 a specific action.

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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 without trying to influence the reader's opinion.

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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 engaging content.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details or reasons.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A novel or a play, such as 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare.

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Example of a text that aims to inform?

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An article about the health care systems in different countries.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade?

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A pamphlet encouraging people to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle.

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What type of text is a comparison of two health care systems?

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It is an informative text.

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What type of text is a note asking for a puppy?

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It is a persuasive text.