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 the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A newspaper article that reports on current events.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A commercial that encourages you to buy a product.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A short story or a novel that tells an engaging tale.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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If the text provides facts, data, or explanations about a topic, it is likely meant to inform.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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If the text tries to convince you to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint, it is meant to persuade.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text is designed to amuse or engage the reader with stories or humor, it is meant to entertain.