Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in directions?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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Inform

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What does it mean when the author wants to give you information?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose in a novel?

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Entertain

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What are the three main purposes of an author?

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To Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or a news article.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A novel or a short story.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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By analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing.