Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose when creating a commercial selling a new toy?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose in a newsletter from the school principal about the upcoming school year?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose of the new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose when providing directions on how to ride a bike?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose of a menu for a Chinese restaurant?

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Inform

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A commercial or advertisement.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article or a school newsletter.