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, or entertain.

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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 storytelling or humor.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An example of an informative text is a book about the 50 states in the United States.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An example of a persuasive text is an advertisement encouraging people to go to a football game.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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An example of an entertaining text is a fairy tale about a princess and a prince.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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A text is meant to inform if it provides facts, details, or explanations about a subject.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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A text is meant to persuade if it tries to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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A text is meant to entertain if it tells a story or includes humor that makes the reader laugh or feel good.