Author's Purpose Post

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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, entertain, or persuade 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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun facts.

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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 is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or a cookbook that provides recipes.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A book of jokes or a funny story.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a product.

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What is the author's purpose in a science book?

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To inform the reader about scientific facts and concepts.

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What is the author's purpose in a fairy tale?

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To entertain the reader with a magical story.

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What is the author's purpose in a news article?

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To inform the reader about current events.