Author's purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they want to convince the reader?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in a recipe or set of instructions?

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To explain.

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What are the three main reasons an author writes?

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To persuade, to inform, to entertain.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To provide information or facts.

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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If an author is trying to change your mind about something, what are they doing?

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They are persuading.

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

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A news article.

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

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A story or a joke.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What type of writing explains how to do something?

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Expository writing.