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 an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.

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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 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 does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to provide details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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Example of an informative text?

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An article explaining how to make a compost pile.

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Example of a persuasive text?

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An essay convincing readers to recycle more.

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Example of an entertaining text?

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A short story about a boy who never cleans his room.

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Example of a descriptive text?

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A passage detailing the sights and sounds of a busy city.

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What is a common signal word for persuasive writing?

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Words like 'should', 'must', or 'believe' often indicate persuasive writing.