Author's Purpose Practice

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What is the author's purpose when they want to inform the reader?

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The author's purpose is to provide facts, explanations, or information about a topic.

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to persuade the reader?

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The author's purpose is to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the author's purpose when they intend to entertain the reader?

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The author's purpose is to amuse or engage the reader through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a subject.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion or take action.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or creative writing.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story about a magical adventure.

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What type of writing is often used to inform?

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Expository writing.