Determining Authors Purpose

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What is the purpose of a text written in chronological order?

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Inform

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What is the purpose of a commercial advertising new shoes?

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Persuade

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Which of the following is a type of text structure?

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Sequential Order

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Why would an author write a biography?

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Inform

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Which of the following is NOT an example of Author's Purpose?

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Compare and Contrast

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To Persuade, To Inform, To Entertain

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A story or a poem.