Author's Purpose, Audience, and Perspective + Craft

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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Why an author writes - their reason for writing.

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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Inform, Entertain, Persuade.

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What is the definition of 'Author's Purpose'?

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The reason for the author's writing.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to 'inform' in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What is 'audience' in writing?

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The specific group of people an author is writing to.

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What is 'author's perspective'?

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The author's viewpoint or attitude towards the subject.

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How can an author's purpose affect their writing style?

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It influences the tone, word choice, and structure of the writing.

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

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A commercial or advertisement.