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, entertain, persuade, 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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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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 describe?

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

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

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A non-fiction book that provides facts about climate change.

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

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A short story about a boy's adventures in a magical land.

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

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.

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

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A travel brochure detailing the features of a national park.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, content, and language used in the text.