Author's Purpose

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To make people enjoy something, like a story or a joke.

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Examples of texts that Persuade include:

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Advertisements, persuasive letters, and campaign speeches.

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Examples of texts that Inform include:

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News articles, textbooks, and instructions.

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Examples of texts that Entertain include:

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Stories, poems, and plays.

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What is a persuasive letter?

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A letter written to convince someone to agree with the writer's opinion.

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What is an advertisement?

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A message designed to persuade people to buy a product or service.

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What is a campaign speech?

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A speech given by a candidate to persuade people to vote for them.