Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose when writing to inform?

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To provide factual information and knowledge.

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What is the purpose of an expository text?

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To inform, explain, describe, or define a topic.

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When an author describes a personal experience, what is their main goal?

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To convey their thoughts, emotions, and perspective to the reader.

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What is the author's goal when writing to entertain?

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To engage and captivate the audience.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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Define 'author's purpose'.

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

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What does it mean to write an informative text?

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To present facts and information clearly to educate the reader.

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What is the difference between entertaining and informative writing?

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Entertaining writing aims to engage the reader's emotions, while informative writing aims to provide knowledge.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An opinion article advocating for environmental protection.

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What type of writing focuses on sharing personal experiences?

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Narrative writing.