Author's Purpose Day 2

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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 entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and engaging for the reader, often through stories or humor.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide facts, details, or explanations about a topic to educate the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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Identify an example of a text that entertains.

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A fairy tale, such as 'Cinderella', is an example of a text that entertains.

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Identify an example of a text that informs.

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An encyclopedia entry about frogs is an example of a text that informs.

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Identify an example of a text that persuades.

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A commercial trying to sell a product is an example of a text that persuades.

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What type of author's purpose is found in stories about princesses?

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The author's purpose is usually to entertain.

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What type of author's purpose is found in scientific articles?

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The author's purpose is usually to inform.

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What type of author's purpose is found in opinion pieces?

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The author's purpose is usually to persuade.