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, entertain, or persuade the reader.

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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 storytelling or humor.

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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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Identify the author's purpose in a passage about a new fitness machine.

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The purpose is likely to persuade the reader to buy the fitness machine.

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Identify the author's purpose in a story about a fishing trip gone wrong.

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The purpose is likely to entertain the reader with a humorous story.

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

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A textbook or an article explaining a scientific concept.

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

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A short story or a comic strip that makes the reader laugh.

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

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An advertisement promoting a new product.

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How can you determine the author's purpose?

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Look for clues in the text such as the tone, language, and the type of information presented.