Author's Purpose

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What is the Author's Purpose for writing this book?

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The Author's Purpose can be to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To make people agree with you.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To give information or teach something.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What are the three main purposes an author can have?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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If an author writes a story to make you laugh, what is their purpose?

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Entertain.

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If an author writes a book to teach you about animals, what is their purpose?

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Inform.

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If an author wants you to buy a product, what is their purpose?

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Persuade.

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Can a book have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a book can entertain and inform at the same time.

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What type of writing is meant to convince you to think a certain way?

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Persuasive writing.