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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When an author writes to persuade, what does it mean?

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The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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What does it mean when an author writes to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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Which type of writing is typically used to persuade?

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An advertisement.

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

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A non-fiction textbook.

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What is the main goal of a persuasive text?

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

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What type of writing aims to entertain the reader?

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Fiction, such as stories or novels.

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

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Look for clues in the writing style, tone, and content.

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What is the difference between to inform and to persuade?

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To inform means to provide facts and information, while to persuade means to convince someone to take action.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A short story or a novel.