Authors Purpose 2

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes?

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To entertain the audience.

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Who is the author known for writing children's books, including 'Baseball in April'?

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Gary Soto.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a young woman returning home to help her grandmother?

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To entertain the audience.

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What is the purpose of a note from a young girl to her parents asking for a puppy?

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To persuade her parents.

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What is the purpose of a cookbook containing recipes for desserts?

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To inform the reader about how to make various desserts.

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Define 'author's purpose'.

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

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What are the four main types of author's purpose?

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To entertain, inform, persuade, and explain.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A letter to the editor advocating for a new park in the community.

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What type of author's purpose is typically found in a news article?

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To inform the readers about current events.

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What is an example of a text that aims to explain?

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A how-to guide on planting a garden.