Understanding 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, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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To inform

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An author's purpose to provide facts or information about a topic.

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To entertain

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An author's purpose to create enjoyment or amusement for the reader.

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To persuade

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An author's purpose to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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To describe

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An author's purpose to provide details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A story about a cat's adventures during a snowstorm.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A passage explaining how icicles form.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An article encouraging readers to try winter sports.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to describe?

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A detailed description of a serene winter landscape.

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What does it mean to explain in writing?

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To make something clear or easy to understand by providing details or reasons.