Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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

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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.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.

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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 action.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to provide details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A poem about a garbage truck that uses a lot of onomatopoeia.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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A billboard asking voters to appoint Joe Santiago as Sanitation Commissioner.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An article in a magazine comparing and contrasting waste management in New York City and Mexico City.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to describe?

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A detailed description of a beautiful park, including its plants, animals, and scenery.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, the tone of the writing, and the main ideas presented.