Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What are the three reasons we write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What is the purpose of writing that informs readers about emergency responders?

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To Inform you

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What is the author's purpose in discussing the importance of school?

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To persuade you to work hard in school

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What is the purpose of a story about a circus visit?

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To Entertain

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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Make people agree with you

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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?

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To make the reader enjoy the story or content.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a product.

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What type of writing aims to teach or explain something?

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Informative writing.

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What is the main goal of entertaining writing?

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To amuse or engage the reader.