Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to amuse the reader or provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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Example of a text that entertains?

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A fictional story, comic book, or a humorous article.

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Example of a text that informs?

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A news article, a textbook, or an encyclopedia entry.

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Example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement, a political speech, or a letter advocating for a cause.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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Look for clues in the text such as the tone, language, and the type of information presented.

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What is a common purpose of a recipe?

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To inform the reader on how to prepare a specific dish.

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What is a common purpose of a comic book?

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To entertain the reader with stories and illustrations.