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, or entertain the reader.

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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 storytelling or humor.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or a news article that provides facts about a current event.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A story or a comic book that is meant to make you laugh or enjoy.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, the introduction, and the main ideas presented.

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What type of text is likely to inform?

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Non-fiction texts, such as encyclopedias or instructional manuals.

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What type of text is likely to persuade?

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Opinion pieces, advertisements, and speeches.