Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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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 storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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Example of an author's purpose to inform.

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An article explaining the benefits of recycling.

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Example of an author's purpose to entertain.

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A funny story about a cat's adventures.

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Example of an author's purpose to persuade.

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A letter encouraging people to vote.

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Example of an author's purpose to describe.

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A travel brochure detailing the sights of a city.

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What is a passage?

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A section of written text.