Identifying 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 an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express thoughts and feelings.

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What does it mean to inform or explain?

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To inform or explain means to provide information or details about a topic, helping the reader understand it better.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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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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What does it mean to entertain?

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

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What does it mean to express thoughts or feelings?

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To express thoughts or feelings means to share personal emotions, opinions, or reflections through writing.

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Example of a text that aims to inform:

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A news article about climate change.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade:

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An advertisement promoting recycling.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain:

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A short story about a magical adventure.

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Example of a text that expresses thoughts or feelings:

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A personal diary entry about a memorable day.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, content, and language used. Consider what the author wants the reader to feel or do.