Authors Purpose CFA Review

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to make people enjoy something, often through stories, jokes, or fun activities.

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What is the purpose of rules?

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Rules help keep things running smoothly and let people know what they can and cannot do.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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Who is most likely the author of a text about the importance of school?

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A teacher is most likely the author because they understand the value of education.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A funny story or a comic book is an example of a text that entertains.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A newspaper article or a textbook is an example of a text that informs.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A commercial or a speech encouraging people to vote is an example of a text that persuades.

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What is the purpose of the Underground Railroad text?

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The purpose is to inform about the secret organization that helped slaves escape to freedom.