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 inform, entertain, persuade, 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 someone 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 humor.

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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.

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

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An article about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.

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

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A speech encouraging people to vote for a specific candidate.

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

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A short story about a funny adventure.

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

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A how-to guide on making a paper airplane.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and point of view?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while point of view is the perspective from which the story is told.