Authors Purpose Flashcard

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What is the author's purpose in a story?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the story. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to make people enjoy something, like a story or a movie.

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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The author's purpose in a non-fiction book is to inform the reader about facts or real events.

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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 story like 'Diary of A Wimpy Kid'.

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What is the author's purpose of a school newsletter?

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The author's purpose of a school newsletter is to inform parents and students about school events and news.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

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

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can have more than one author's purpose, such as entertaining while also informing.

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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.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a made-up story, while non-fiction is based on real facts and events.