Author's Purpose

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What does 'inform' mean?

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To give information.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author is writing.

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What is the purpose of instructions for a board game like Monopoly?

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To inform.

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What is the purpose of the play 'The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare?

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To entertain.

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In an expository essay, what is the author's purpose?

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To inform.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A novel or a play.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article or a textbook.

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

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To inform is to provide information, while to persuade is to convince someone.

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What type of writing is meant to explain a topic?

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Expository writing.