Authors 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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or other creative works.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A menu for a restaurant is an example of a text that informs.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A book of knock-knock jokes is an example of a text that entertains.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A commercial selling a new toy is an example of a text that persuades.

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Who is the author of a story?

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The author is the writer of a story.

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What is the purpose of a story that describes a spooky night?

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The purpose is likely to entertain the reader with a thrilling or scary experience.

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

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If the text tries to convince you to buy something or believe in an idea, it is meant to persuade.