Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of knock-knock jokes?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a cookbook with recipes for cookies?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of poems?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a magazine about how whales are mammals?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book about the life of George Washington?

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To inform.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Can a single piece of writing have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a piece of writing can entertain and inform at the same time.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement for a new toy.