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 persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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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.

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

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An advertisement.

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

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A guidebook about a national park.

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

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A story or a joke.

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Why do authors write?

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Authors write to express ideas, share information, entertain, or persuade.

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What type of text would you find in a newspaper?

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Informative articles that provide news and facts.

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What type of text would you find in a comic book?

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Entertaining stories with illustrations.