Author's Purpose

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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, describe, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide 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 features.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details or reasons.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A letter to the editor arguing for more playgrounds in the community.

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Example of a text that aims to inform.

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An article about the history of the Underground Railroad.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A fairy tale about a dragon who loves marshmallows.

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Example of a text that aims to describe.

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A nature guide that details the plants and animals in a national park.