Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a story that is meant to entertain?

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The author's purpose is to entertain the reader, making them laugh or enjoy the story.

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Who is the author of a story?

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The author is the writer of the story.

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What is the purpose of writing that informs the reader?

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The purpose is to present facts and important details to help the reader learn about a topic.

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What does it mean to describe something in writing?

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To describe means to provide details about how something looks, smells, feels, sounds, and tastes.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to persuade?

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The author tries to get the reader to change their mind, agree with them, or take action.

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What type of writing uses stories, whether realistic or fictional, to convey a message?

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Narrative writing.

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What is the purpose of writing that expresses feelings?

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The purpose is to share the author's emotions and thoughts with the reader.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a specific topic.

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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A funny story or a comic strip.

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What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to persuade'?

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To inform is to provide facts, while to persuade is to convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint.