Authors 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 provide 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 a story or performance.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade:

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A commercial for a new toy.

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Example of a text that aims to inform:

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A newspaper article about a science discovery.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain:

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A funny comic strip.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a lonely dragon?

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a book that gives instructions?

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The author's purpose is to inform.

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What is the author's purpose in a speech encouraging people to vote?

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The author's purpose is to persuade.