Author's Purpose

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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If the author is trying to make you laugh, his/her purpose is...

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To Entertain.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To give information or teach something.

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If the author wants to convince you to buy something, his/her purpose is...

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To Persuade.

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What is one way an author can entertain readers?

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By telling a funny story or joke.

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What is one way an author can inform readers?

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By providing facts or explanations about a topic.

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What is one way an author can persuade readers?

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By using strong arguments or emotional appeals.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can entertain and inform at the same time.

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What type of text is usually written to entertain?

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Stories, poems, or plays.

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What type of text is usually written to inform?

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News articles, textbooks, or how-to guides.