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, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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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 knowledge 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 a story or performance.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics or features.

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Why might an author choose to explain something in their writing?

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An author might choose to explain something to help the reader understand a concept or idea better.

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How can an author show how a character feels?

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An author can show how a character feels through descriptions of their actions, thoughts, and emotions.

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What is the effect of repetition in writing?

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Repetition can emphasize a point, create rhythm, or highlight the importance of an idea.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.