Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade:

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An advertisement for a product that claims it will make you look younger.

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Example of a text that aims to inform:

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A news article that reports on a recent event.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain:

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A funny story or a comic strip.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text is written to convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What is an informative text?

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An informative text is written to provide knowledge or information about a particular topic.

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What is an entertaining text?

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An entertaining text is written to amuse or engage the reader, often through storytelling.