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 inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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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 persuade?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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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 an author's purpose to inform?

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An article about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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A commercial that encourages viewers to buy a specific brand of cereal.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A funny story or a comic strip.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to explain?

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A how-to guide on tying shoelaces.

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How can you tell the author's purpose?

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You can tell the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and style of the writing.