Author's Purpose: Inform, Entertain, Persuade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Inform' in the context of author's purpose.
Back
To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader about a specific topic.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Entertain' in the context of author's purpose.
Back
To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Persuade' in the context of author's purpose.
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of text aims to provide facts and information?
Back
Informative texts aim to provide facts and information.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of text aims to engage the reader's emotions and imagination?
Back
Entertaining texts aim to engage the reader's emotions and imagination.
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CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of text aims to convince the reader of a particular opinion?
Back
Persuasive texts aim to convince the reader of a particular opinion.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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