Author's Purpose Practice

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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 entertain, inform, persuade, or express feelings.

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To entertain the reader means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform the reader means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To persuade the reader means to convince them to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A children's story about animals going on an adventure.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A nonfiction book about the solar system.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A commercial encouraging viewers to buy a new product.

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What is the purpose of a classified ad?

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The purpose of a classified ad is to persuade potential buyers to purchase an item or service.

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How can humor be used in writing?

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Humor can be used to entertain the reader and make the content more enjoyable.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a visual representation of events in chronological order, often used to inform about historical events.