Author's Purpose

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

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The author's purpose is to convince the reader to believe in or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To teach or learn.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To have fun.

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When an author writes to inform, they:

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Are teaching you facts about something.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to entertain?

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They are trying to capture your attention with something funny or interesting.

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If you wrote a letter to your friend to convince them to come to your birthday party, you would be trying to ___________ them.

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persuade.

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If you wrote a story about a funny cat, you would be writing to ___________.

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entertain.

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If you wrote a report about the weather, you would be writing to ___________.

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inform.

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What is one way an author can persuade the reader?

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By using strong arguments or emotional appeals.

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What is one way an author can inform the reader?

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By providing facts and details.