Author's Purpose and Text Structure

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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 persuade, inform, entertain, or a combination of these.

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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 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 engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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In cause and effect text structure, the author explains something that happened and the reasons why.

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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In compare and contrast text structure, the author explains how things are similar and different.

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What is problem and solution text structure?

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In problem and solution text structure, the author describes a problem and then explains how it was solved.

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What is description text structure?

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In description text structure, the author describes a topic and its characteristics.

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

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An example is a story that includes exciting adventures or humorous situations.