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 the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to make people agree with you or convince them to take a certain action.

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What is an example of informing?

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Informing is providing information or facts about a topic, like explaining how to do something.

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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 fun facts.

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What is the purpose of explaining?

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The purpose of explaining is to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text is written to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion or take action.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a joke that makes people laugh or feel good is an example of a text that entertains.

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What is the purpose of a letter to Santa?

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The purpose of a letter to Santa is usually to persuade him to give gifts.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, such as its appearance, sound, or feelings.

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What is an example of describing?

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Saying 'I am at the park with my friend eating cold sweet vanilla ice cream' is an example of describing.