author's purpose

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The author is the ____________ of a story.

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writer

Front

When the author is trying to make the audience laugh, his/her secondary purpose is to?

Back

humor

Front

When the author writes to show similarities between things or ideas, his/her purpose is to?

Back

compare

Front

Another word for Author's Purpose is _____________.

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Author's Reason

Front

Which could you use to Persuade somebody?

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An advertisement

Front

What is the primary purpose of an author when writing a narrative?

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To tell a story or entertain.

Front

What is the purpose of an author who writes to inform?

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To provide facts and information.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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

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A fictional story or a poem.

Front

What is the difference between 'compare' and 'contrast' in writing?

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Compare shows similarities; contrast shows differences.