Learning Author's Purpose Through Text Structure

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What is the author's purpose when they write to persuade?

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To convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to inform?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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What does it mean when a text is written to entertain?

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It aims to capture the reader's attention with something funny or emotional.

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What type of text gives facts about a subject?

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Informative text.

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What is the main goal of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A guidebook about a national park.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader with enjoyable or amusing content.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts, while persuading tries to convince the reader.

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What type of writing might include jokes or stories?

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Entertainment writing.