Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when creating a commercial for McDonald's?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when writing a math textbook?

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Inform

Front

What is the author's purpose in a booklet about why you should not watch too much TV?

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Persuade

Front

What does it mean when the author tries to get you to do something?

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Persuade

Front

What is the author's purpose in a story about a boy with magical powers?

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Entertain

Front

What are the three main purposes an author can have?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A commercial or advertisement.