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, entertain, or persuade.

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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 make people enjoy something, often through stories, jokes, or fun activities.

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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 is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or an article that provides facts about animals.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a comic book that is meant to make you laugh or enjoy reading.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is the main purpose of a story?

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The main purpose of a story can be to entertain the reader.

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What is the main purpose of a news article?

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The main purpose of a news article is to inform the reader about current events.

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What is the main purpose of a poem?

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The main purpose of a poem can be to express feelings or emotions, often entertaining the reader.