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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.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and fun for the reader.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide facts or information to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to think or act in a certain way.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a joke that makes people laugh.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A newspaper article that provides news about current events.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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How can you tell the author's purpose in a story?

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Look for clues in the text, such as the tone, the type of language used, and the overall message.

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What is the author's purpose in a biography?

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The author's purpose in a biography is usually to inform the reader about a person's life.

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What is the author's purpose in a fairy tale?

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The author's purpose in a fairy tale is often to entertain and teach a lesson.