authors purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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

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Example of a text that entertains:

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A fictional story or a collection of jokes.

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Example of a text that informs:

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A news article or a textbook.

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Example of a text that persuades:

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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What type of writing is a commercial?

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A commercial primarily aims to persuade the audience to buy a product or service.

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What type of writing is a menu?

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A menu is designed to inform customers about the food options available at a restaurant.

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What type of writing is a novel?

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A novel is typically written to entertain readers through storytelling.