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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of knock-knock jokes?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose in saying 'Basketball is the best sport ever'?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of a commercial selling a new Star Wars Lego toy?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of a menu for a Chinese restaurant?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose of a newsletter from the school principal?

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Inform

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What are the three main purposes of an author when writing?

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To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To amuse or engage the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A comic book or a funny story.