Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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Make people agree with you.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A story about an old woman who lived in a shoe.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author.

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What is the purpose of an informative text?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can inform and entertain at the same time.

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What type of writing aims to make you feel emotions?

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Writing that entertains.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book about animals.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A letter asking people to vote for a candidate.