Authors 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, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or teach something to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader 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 to the reader.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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Example of an informative text?

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A how-to guide or a news article.

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Example of a persuasive text?

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An advertisement or a letter to the editor.

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Example of an entertaining text?

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A short story or a poem.

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Example of an explanatory text?

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A science report or a textbook chapter.

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What is a descriptive text?

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A descriptive text uses sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind.