Author's Purpose

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To make people agree with you.

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reasons an author writes, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To give information or teach something.

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If the author is trying to make you laugh, what is their purpose?

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To entertain.

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What are the reasons why an author might write a book, story, or article?

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To persuade, inform, and entertain.

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What is one purpose of an author when writing a story?

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To entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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

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A textbook that teaches about animals.

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

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An advertisement trying to sell a product.

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

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A funny story or a comic book.