Author's Purpose - Answer, Describe, Explain

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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, which can be to inform, entertain, describe, or explain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.

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

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An example is a text that explains how photosynthesis works in plants.

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

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An example is a news article that provides facts about a recent event.

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

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An example is a short story that tells a fun adventure.

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

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An example is a passage that describes the features of a tropical rainforest.

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What is the difference between answering and explaining?

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Answering provides a direct response to a question, while explaining gives detailed information about a topic.