Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A newspaper article that explains a new law.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A commercial that encourages you to buy a product.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a poem that is meant to amuse the reader.

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What is the author's purpose in a campaign speech?

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The author's purpose in a campaign speech is to persuade the audience to vote for them.

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What is the author's purpose in a song?

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The author's purpose in a song is often to entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a textbook?

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The author's purpose in a textbook is to inform and educate the reader.