Authors 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, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do something or to believe in a certain idea.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or teach 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 stories, jokes, or interesting content.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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An advertisement that encourages you to buy a product.

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What is an example of informative writing?

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A textbook that teaches you about animals and their habitats.

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What is an example of entertaining writing?

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A comic book that tells a fun story with characters and adventures.

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What is the author's purpose in a story?

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The author's purpose in a story can be to entertain the reader with a narrative.

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What is the author's purpose in a news article?

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The author's purpose in a news article is usually to inform the reader about current events.

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What type of writing aims to teach you facts?

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Informative writing aims to teach you facts.