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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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If the author is trying to make you laugh, his/her purpose is...

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To Entertain.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To give information or teach something.

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If the author wants to convince you to do something, his/her purpose is...

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To Persuade.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A funny story or a comic.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook or a news article.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement or a speech.

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If a story is meant to teach a lesson, what is the author's purpose?

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To Inform.

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What type of writing is meant to make you feel emotions?

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Writing that aims to Entertain.

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What is the purpose of a poem that describes nature?

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To Entertain or to Inform.