Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What are the four main types of author's purpose?

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To inform, to persuade, to entertain, to describe.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about a person, place, or event.

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

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A recipe that outlines steps to bake a cake.

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

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An article about the history of space exploration.

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

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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

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A short story filled with humor and adventure.