5.10 A Literary Genres/Authors Purpose

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What is the purpose of descriptive words in writing?

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To appeal to the 5 senses and provide many details about a topic.

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What are the main genres of literature?

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Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Drama.

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What is the author's purpose when they provide information about a topic?

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To inform the reader.

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What does it mean to explain something in writing?

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To give directions or tell the steps in a process.

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What is a characteristic of prose?

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It is written in paragraphs.

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What is the purpose of poetry?

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To express emotions, ideas, or tell a story in a rhythmic and often imaginative way.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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What is the purpose of an author's purpose?

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To convey a specific message or intention to the reader.

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What is a narrative?

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A story that tells about events, characters, and a plot.