Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they try to convince you of something?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when they provide information or facts?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose when they explain how to do something?

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Explain

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What is the author's purpose when they tell a story to entertain you?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose when they use descriptive language and the five senses?

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Describe

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If an author writes to share their opinion on a topic, what is their purpose?

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Persuade

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When an author writes a biography, what is their main purpose?

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Inform

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What is the purpose of an author who writes a how-to guide?

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Explain

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If an author wants to make you laugh or feel happy, what is their purpose?

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Entertain

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What do we call the reason an author has for writing a text?

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Author's Purpose