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 wrote the text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something using adjectives and sensory details.

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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 or reasons.

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What does it mean to answer?

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To answer means to respond to a question or provide information about something.

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

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An example is a text that explains how to recycle.

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

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An example is a story that makes you laugh or feel happy.

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

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An example is a text that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is the purpose of using adjectives in writing?

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Adjectives help to describe nouns and make writing more interesting.

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How can you tell if an author is describing something?

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You can tell if an author is describing something if they use many details and sensory words.

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What is the purpose of the text about the Bermuda Triangle?

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The purpose is to tell what the Bermuda Triangle is.