Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they want to give information?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to tell a story or make you laugh?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to convince you of something?

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To persuade.

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If a text explains how plants grow from seeds, what is the author's purpose?

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To inform.

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If a story is about a princess and her adventures, what is the author's purpose?

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To entertain.

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If an article tells you why you should like roses, what is the author's purpose?

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To persuade.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To provide facts or information.

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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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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can inform and entertain at the same time.