Authors Purpose Review

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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 persuade, inform, entertain, or describe.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or engaging content.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics and qualities.

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Who is the author of a story?

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The author is the writer of a story.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An example is a commercial that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An example is a news article that provides facts about an event.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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An example is a fictional story that aims to amuse the reader.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to describe?

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An example is a poem that paints a vivid picture of nature.