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 entertain, inform, persuade, or explain.

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Define 'entertain' in the context of author's purpose.

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.

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Define 'inform' in the context of author's purpose.

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To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic.

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Define 'persuade' in the context of author's purpose.

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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Define 'explain' in the context of author's purpose.

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To explain means to clarify or make something understandable by providing details or steps.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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An example of a text that aims to entertain is a comic book or a fictional story.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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An example of a text that aims to inform is a news article or a textbook.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An example of a text that aims to persuade is an advertisement or a persuasive essay.

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What is an example of a text that aims to explain?

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An example of a text that aims to explain is a how-to guide or an instructional manual.

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What type of author's purpose is present in a recipe?

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The author's purpose in a recipe is to explain how to prepare a dish.