Authors Purpose

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What is an author's purpose?

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

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How can you tell if an author's purpose is to entertain?

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An author's purpose is to entertain if the text includes funny, silly, or imaginary details, and elements of a story like characters, setting, and plot.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to give information or teach the reader about a topic, usually sticking to facts.

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What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?

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The main purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or action.

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What type of language might an author use to entertain?

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An author might use playful language, humor, and imaginative scenarios to entertain the reader.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is a fictional story?

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A fictional story is a narrative that is created from the imagination and is not based on real events.

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What are some common elements of a story?

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Common elements of a story include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution.

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How can you identify an informative text?

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An informative text primarily presents facts and information rather than opinions or stories.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.