Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they want to make you laugh?

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To Entertain

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What does it mean to persuade?

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Make people agree with you

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What is one reason an author might write a story?

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To entertain the reader

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If an author is giving you facts and information, what is their purpose?

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To Inform

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What is the author's purpose when they want to convince you to do something?

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To Persuade

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information or facts

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If a book is funny and makes you smile, what is the author's purpose?

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To Entertain

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What is the author's purpose in a recipe book?

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To Inform

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If an author writes a story to make you think about a serious issue, what is their purpose?

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To Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when they write a poem about nature?

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To Entertain