Author Purpose / Genre / Informational Text Review

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction refers to stories that contain real people or events that actually happened.

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What is the benefit of analyzing the author's purpose in a text?

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It helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the text.

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What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To persuade the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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What are the common purposes of an author?

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To entertain, to persuade, and to inform.

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What type of writing provides facts about a particular subject?

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Informational writing.

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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, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's intent.

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What is a genre?

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A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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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.