Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What are the three reasons we write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What is the author's purpose when explaining the importance of rules?

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To persuade people to follow the rules

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What is the author's purpose of the passage about the Underground Railroad?

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To Inform

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What is the author's purpose of the story about Joe fishing?

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To Entertain

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What does 'Persuade' mean?

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Make people agree with you

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What does it mean to 'Inform'?

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To provide information or facts about a topic

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What does it mean to 'Entertain'?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or jokes

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What is an example of writing to Persuade?

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A letter encouraging someone to vote.

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What is an example of writing to Inform?

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A news article about a recent event.

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What is an example of writing to Entertain?

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A funny story or a comic strip.