Authors purpose

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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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 facts 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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Who is the author of a story?

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The writer of the story.

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

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A commercial selling a new product.

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

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A menu for a restaurant.

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

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A new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book.

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Why do authors write?

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Authors write to express ideas, share stories, inform, or persuade readers.

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What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.