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 inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean to 'describe' in writing?

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To describe means to give details about something, helping the reader to visualize or understand it better.

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What is the purpose of a biography?

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The purpose of a biography is to inform the reader about an important person's life.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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

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What is the purpose of a recipe?

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The purpose of a recipe is to explain how to make a dish by providing step-by-step instructions.

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What is the author's purpose in a campaign speech?

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The author's purpose in a campaign speech is to persuade the audience to support a candidate or idea.

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

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

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What is the purpose of a non-fiction book?

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The purpose of a non-fiction book is to inform the reader about real events, people, or concepts.

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What does it mean to 'inform' in writing?

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

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What is an example of writing that describes?

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An example of writing that describes is a passage that details a beautiful sunset.