Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author is writing.

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In a song, the author's purpose is to:

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Entertain.

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The instructions for the board game Monopoly are meant to:

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Explain.

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To tell about something.

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In directions, the author's purpose is to:

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Explain.

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What are the four main purposes of writing?

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To persuade, inform, entertain, and explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To make something clear or easy to understand.