Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What are the three reasons we write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What is the purpose of a story about Beth going to the circus?

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Entertain

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What does 'Persuade' mean?

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Make people agree with you

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What is the purpose of the story about Joe falling into the water?

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to Entertain

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What does the Food Group Pyramid do?

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It informs how to eat healthy.

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What is the main purpose of writing to Persuade?

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To convince someone to agree with your point of view.

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What does it mean to Inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What type of writing is meant to Entertain?

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Stories, poems, and plays that are enjoyable to read.

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Give an example of writing that Persuades.

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A commercial trying to sell a product.

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What is an example of Informative writing?

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A textbook explaining a scientific concept.