Authors Purpose 2

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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 persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

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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 a specific action.

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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.

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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 engaging content.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details or reasons.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story about a young woman's adventures after her grandfather's death.

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Example of a text that aims to inform?

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A cookbook with recipes for cakes and cookies.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade?

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A pamphlet urging people to stop eating animals for ethical reasons.

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What type of text is 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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It is a tragedy that aims to entertain through its dramatic storytelling.

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What type of text is an article comparing health care systems?

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It is an informative text that provides facts and comparisons.