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, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, 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 persuade?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about something to help the reader visualize it.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To make something clear or easy to understand.

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Example of an author's purpose to inform.

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A text that provides facts about the benefits of reading.

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Example of an author's purpose to persuade.

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A text that argues for carpooling to save the environment.

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Example of an author's purpose to entertain.

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A story that makes the reader laugh or feel happy.

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Example of an author's purpose to describe.

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A text that details the taste and color of lemonade.