Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, entertain, or inform.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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Give an example of a book that aims to persuade.

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A book that argues for a specific viewpoint, like a political book.

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Give an example of a book that aims to entertain.

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A storybook or a novel that is fun to read.

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Give an example of a book that aims to inform.

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A textbook or a non-fiction book that teaches about a subject.

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

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Look for strong opinions or arguments in the text.

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

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Look for humor, interesting characters, or exciting plots.

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

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Look for facts, data, and explanations in the text.