Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To make people agree with you.

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What is the author's purpose in instructional writing?

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To explain how to do something.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To tell about something.

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What is the author's purpose in a song?

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To entertain the listener.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is made up, while non-fiction is based on real events or facts.

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

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A textbook explaining a scientific concept.

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

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a product.

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

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A novel that tells a fictional story.

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

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A recipe that shows how to make a dish.