What is the author's purpose?
Character perspective, theme, summarize, author's purpose

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.
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What does 'character perspective' mean?
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Character perspective is how the character sees the world and interprets events.
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How can you determine the theme of a story?
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You can determine the theme by thinking about what the character has learned throughout the story.
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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
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The purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.
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What does it mean to summarize a text?
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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.
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What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to entertain'?
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'To inform' means to provide information or facts, while 'to entertain' means to provide enjoyment or amusement.
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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?
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An example of an author's purpose to entertain is a story that includes humor or exciting adventures.
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