Inform, Entertain, or Persuade?

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic, helping the audience understand facts or concepts.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to engage an audience in a way that is enjoyable or amusing, often through stories, humor, or interesting content.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action through arguments or reasoning.

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Give an example of an informative text.

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A visitor’s guide describing interesting places to visit in Jefferson County.

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Give an example of an entertaining text.

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An 'FHS freshman survival guide' that is meant to amuse the student body.

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Give an example of a persuasive text.

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A Facebook status with reasons why a high school student should pick Fairbury over Meridian.

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What type of writing explains how germs spread to children?

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Informative writing.

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What type of writing aims to convince fast-food workers to wash their hands?

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Persuasive writing.

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What is the primary purpose of a news article?

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To inform the public about current events.

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What is the primary purpose of a comedy show?

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To entertain the audience with humor.