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

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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Example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story about a funny adventure.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text.

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What type of author's purpose is present in a joke?

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To entertain.

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What type of author's purpose is present in a news article?

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To inform.