Authors Purpose 2

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What is the author's purpose in the Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet?

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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What is the purpose of a cookbook containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts?

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The purpose is to inform.

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What is the author's purpose in the story of a young woman who returns home to help her aging grandmother?

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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What is the purpose of a book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes?

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The purpose is to entertain.

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What is the purpose of a young girl’s note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy?

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The purpose is to persuade.

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Define 'persuade' in the context of writing.

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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Define 'inform' in the context of writing.

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To provide factual information or knowledge to the reader.

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Define 'entertain' in the context of writing.

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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Define 'explain' in the context of writing.

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To clarify or make something understandable to the reader.

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What are the four main purposes of writing?

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To persuade, inform, entertain, and explain.