Identifying authors 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, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to tell the reader what we know or provide information about a topic.

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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 hold the reader's attention and provide enjoyment.

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

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Inform

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Identify the author's purpose: A story that makes you laugh.

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Entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: An advertisement for a new product.

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Persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: A textbook chapter on the solar system.

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Inform

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Identify the author's purpose: A poem that evokes emotions.

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Entertain

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

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A political speech or a commercial.