Identifying authors purpose

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What is the meaning of persuade?

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To convince the reader we know what we are talking about.

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What is the purpose of a passage that entertains?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.

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What is the purpose of a passage that informs?

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To tell the reader what we know.

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What is the purpose of a passage that persuades?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To tell the reader what we know.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To hold the reader's attention and provide enjoyment.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An advertisement trying to sell a product.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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A news article explaining a recent event.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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A short story or a comic.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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By analyzing the content and tone of the text.