Task, Purpose, and Audience

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What is the author's purpose when writing?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they write a text, which can be to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information and teach facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to try to get the reader to do or try something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to make people enjoy something.

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Who is the audience in writing?

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The audience is the reader the author has in mind when writing.

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What is an example of writing that informs?

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An example of writing that informs is a textbook or an article that provides facts.

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What is an example of writing that persuades?

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An example of writing that persuades is an advertisement or a political speech.

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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An example of writing that entertains is a novel or a short story.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and style of the writing.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing is about providing facts, while persuading is about convincing the reader to take action.