Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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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 through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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Example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A short story about a boy who never cleans his room.

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Example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A sticker on a trash compactor showing how to operate it.

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Example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An essay convincing readers to recycle more.

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Example of an author's purpose to describe?

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A detailed description of a beautiful garden.

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What is a narrative?

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A story that is told or written, often with a purpose to entertain.