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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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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 inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or writing.

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If a story makes you laugh, what is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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If a book teaches you about animals, what is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is to inform.

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If an advertisement tries to sell a toy, what is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is to persuade.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A funny story or a comic book.

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What is an example of a text 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 text that persuades?

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A commercial for a new video game.