Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in writing directions?

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To explain how to do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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Give an example of a descriptive sentence.

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I'm at the park with my friend eating cold sweet vanilla ice cream.

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What is the author's purpose in instructional writing?

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To explain how to complete a task.

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What is the purpose of the instructions for a board game?

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To explain how to play the game.

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What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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A commercial trying to convince you to buy a product.

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What is the purpose of a story?

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To entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about something.