AUTHOR"S PURPOSE

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What is the author's purpose in the statement: 'Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house.'?

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Persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in the passage about Rosie making valentine cards?

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To Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a note asking someone to be a science partner?

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Persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in the statement: 'Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems.'?

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Inform.

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What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

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To Persuade, To Inform, To Entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A commercial advertising a new product.