Author's Purpose

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or writing.

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

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

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or a news article.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement or a speech.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A story, poem, or a comic book.

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How can you tell the author's purpose?

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Look at the title, the content, and the way the information is presented.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A text that tries to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.