authors purpose

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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Persuade, Entertain, Inform

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Which of the following is NOT a type of author's purpose?

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Dramatic

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What is the author's purpose if the text aims to provide facts and information?

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Inform

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In a story meant to amuse readers, what is the author's purpose?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose if the text is trying to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

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Persuade

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in terms of author's purpose?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain opinion or take action.

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in terms of author's purpose?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What does it mean to 'inform' in terms of author's purpose?

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To provide the reader with knowledge or facts about a topic.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose? Give an example.

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Yes, a text can inform and entertain, such as a humorous article about science.

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Identify the author's purpose: A newspaper article about a recent event.

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Inform