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, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is the purpose of a biography?

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The purpose of a biography is to inform the reader about an important person's life.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to give detailed information about how something works or how to do something.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A story or a poem that is meant to amuse or engage the reader.

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What is the purpose of a recipe?

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The purpose of a recipe is to explain how to make a dish by providing step-by-step instructions.

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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 is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement trying to convince people to buy a product.

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

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The author's purpose in a news article is usually to inform the reader about current events.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics and features.