Author's Purpose (CFA)

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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, persuade, or express feelings.

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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 interesting content.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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

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An article explaining how to care for pets is an example of an author's purpose to inform.

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

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A funny story about a pet's adventures is an example of an author's purpose to entertain.

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

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A speech encouraging people to recycle is an example of an author's purpose to persuade.

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What is the main purpose of the passage about anacondas?

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The main purpose is to inform the reader about anacondas.

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What are some common purposes authors write for?

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Common purposes include to inform, entertain, persuade, and express feelings.

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

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and the type of information presented.