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 inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To entertain the reader means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or humor.

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What does it mean to express feelings in writing?

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To express feelings in writing means to share personal emotions or thoughts with the reader.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook about animals that explains their habitats and behaviors.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement that encourages people to buy a new toy.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A funny story or a comic book.

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Give an example of a text that expresses feelings.

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A poem that shares the author's feelings about nature.

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What is a common reason for writing a story?

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To entertain the reader with an interesting plot and characters.