Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in textbooks and non-fiction books?

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To Inform

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What is the author's purpose in the 'Twilight' series?

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To Entertain

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What type of writing includes advertisements and persuasive letters?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose in a narrative?

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To Entertain

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To Inform

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What are examples of texts that aim to inform?

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Textbooks, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, directions.

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What are examples of texts that aim to entertain?

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Novels, short stories, plays.

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What are examples of texts that aim to persuade?

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Advertisements, opinion pieces, campaign speeches.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the content, tone, and style of writing.

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What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to persuade'?

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To inform means to provide information; to persuade means to convince someone to adopt a certain viewpoint.