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, or entertain.

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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 someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or writing.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book about how to train a puppy.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A grocery store advertisement.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A fairytale about a flying dragon.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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If the text provides facts, instructions, or explanations, it is meant to inform.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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If the text tries to convince you to buy something or believe an idea, it is meant to persuade.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text tells a story or is funny, it is meant to entertain.