Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author wrote the text.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make someone feel happy or amused.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information or facts about something.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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If a book is meant to make you laugh, what is its purpose?

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Entertain.

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If a book tells you facts about animals, what is its purpose?

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Inform.

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If a book tries to convince you to buy a toy, what is its purpose?

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Persuade.

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What is an example of a book that entertains?

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A funny story or a comic book.

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What is an example of a book that informs?

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A book about how to take care of pets.

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What is an example of a book that persuades?

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A book that encourages you to recycle.