Authors 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 persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or fun content.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a toy.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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A book that tells you how to take care of a pet.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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A funny story about a dog who learns to dance.

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What is an example of an explanatory text?

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A guide that shows you how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

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How can you tell if a text is persuasive?

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If it tries to convince you to do something or believe in something.