Authors Purpose Expositroy

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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 describe.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do or believe 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 describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its appearance, characteristics, or qualities.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that encourages people to buy a product is an example of a persuasive text.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A news article that reports on a recent event is an example of an informative text.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a comic book that makes you laugh or feel excited is an example of an entertaining text.

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What is an example of a text that describes?

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A poem that paints a picture of a beautiful sunset is an example of a descriptive text.

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How can you tell if a text is persuasive?

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If the text tries to convince you to take action or change your mind, it is persuasive.