Authors Purpose/Text Structure Flashcard

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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 entertain, inform, persuade, or describe.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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1. To entertain 2. To inform 3. To persuade

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and effect' explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is an example of 'cause and effect' in writing?

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An example is: 'When warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form.' Here, the meeting of warm and cold air is the cause, and the tornado forming is the effect.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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The purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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

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A poem about a garbage truck that uses onomatopoeia is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic to the reader.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An example of an informative text is a news article that explains current events.

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What is the difference between 'to persuade' and 'to inform'?

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'To persuade' aims to convince the reader to take action or change beliefs, while 'to inform' aims to provide knowledge without necessarily influencing opinions.

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What is 'text structure'?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.