Review: Author´s 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 entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or interesting events.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide facts or information about a topic to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A fairy tale or a funny story.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A science article explaining how frogs live.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text includes stories, humor, or exciting events, it is likely meant to entertain.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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If the text provides facts, explanations, or instructions, it is likely meant to inform.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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If the text tries to convince you to take action or change your opinion, it is likely meant to persuade.