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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform the reader.

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What is the primary purpose of advertisements?

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To persuade the audience.

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What type of writing aims to entertain the reader?

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Fiction, such as stories or fairy tales.

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What does it mean when an author wants you to believe something?

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The author is trying to persuade you.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to give you information?

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To inform.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A story that begins with 'Once upon a time...'

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts; persuading tries to convince.

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What type of writing is meant to explain something?

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Expository writing.

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What is a common purpose of a news article?

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To inform the public about current events.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with their viewpoint.