Authors Purpose Review

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information.

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What is the purpose of the new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book?

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To entertain.

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What is the purpose of a menu for a Chinese restaurant?

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To inform.

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What clues indicate an author is trying to persuade?

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Words like 'best,' 'should,' 'think,' 'believe,' and 'feel'.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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What is the purpose of a newspaper article?

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To inform.

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What is the purpose of a commercial?

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To persuade.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What type of writing aims to share a story or experience?

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To entertain.