Author's Purpose

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What does 'inform' mean?

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To give information or teach something.

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If the author is trying to make you laugh, what is their purpose?

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To entertain.

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What are the three main purposes of an author?

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To persuade, to inform, and to entertain.

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What is the author's purpose of a newspaper article?

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To inform.

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What type of writing is meant to entertain?

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Stories, jokes, and plays.

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What type of writing is meant to inform?

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News articles, textbooks, and instructions.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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A commercial or an advertisement.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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It can entertain, inform, or express feelings.