Authors 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, entertain, or persuade.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts 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 stories, jokes, or engaging content.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A fictional story about a dragon and a knight.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.

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

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text.

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What is the author's purpose in a how-to guide?

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To inform the reader about how to complete a task.

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What is the author's purpose in a personal narrative?

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To entertain the reader with a personal story.