Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What is the primary purpose of newspaper articles?

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The primary purpose of newspaper articles is to inform the public about current events and news.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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

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A novel or a short story is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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

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A textbook or an informational article is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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

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An advertisement or a political speech is an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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What is the purpose of a public service announcement?

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The purpose of a public service announcement is to inform and persuade the public about important issues.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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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 entertaining and informing?

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Entertaining aims to amuse or engage the reader, while informing aims to provide knowledge or facts.