Author Purpose Pieced

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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 inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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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.

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

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An article about the life cycle of a butterfly that provides facts and information.

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

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A commercial that encourages viewers to buy a specific brand of cereal.

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

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A short story about a magical adventure that captivates the reader.

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

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A how-to guide that teaches readers how to bake a cake step by step.

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What is the author's purpose in a text about penguins?

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To inform the reader that penguins are birds even though they do not fly.