Author's Purpose

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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, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform the reader means to provide them with facts or information about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To persuade the reader means to convince them to think or act in a certain way.

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To entertain the reader means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or interesting content.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To explain something means to make it clear or easy to understand.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An article about how to stay safe during a storm.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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A commercial encouraging people to buy a new toy.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A funny story about a dog who learns to skateboard.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to explain?

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A guide on how to plant a garden.

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How can you tell the author's purpose?

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You can tell the author's purpose by looking at the title, the content, and the way the information is presented.