Authors 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 wrote the text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun facts.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A fairy tale or a funny story.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book about animals or a news article.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement or a speech encouraging people to recycle.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text has funny characters, exciting events, or a happy ending, it is likely meant to entertain.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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If the text provides facts, explanations, or instructions, it is likely meant to inform.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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If the text tries to convince you to do something or believe in an idea, it is likely meant to persuade.