Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a comic strip like Garfield?

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To entertain the audience.

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What is the primary purpose of newspaper articles?

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To inform the readers.

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What is the author's purpose in a brochure that discourages shopping at Walmart?

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To persuade the audience.

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What is the purpose of a novel in the 'Twilight' series?

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To entertain the readers.

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What is the purpose of the instructions for a board game like Monopoly?

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To inform the players.

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Define 'Author's Purpose'.

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

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide the reader with factual information or knowledge.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A political advertisement.