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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose in a fictional story?

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To entertain.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A menu for a restaurant.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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The author wants to convince you to do or believe something.

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What type of writing aims to amuse the reader?

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Entertainment writing.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A short story or a poem.

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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 persuasive essay?

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To persuade.