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, entertain, or persuade the reader.

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What type of writing aims to amuse the reader?

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Writing that aims to amuse the reader is meant to entertain.

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What is an example of writing that informs?

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An example of writing that informs is a news article or a textbook.

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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An example of writing that entertains is a story, poem, or joke.

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What is an example of writing that persuades?

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An example of writing that persuades is an advertisement or a persuasive essay.

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What type of author's purpose is used in the 'Little House' series?

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The author's purpose in the 'Little House' series is to inform about pioneer life.

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What is the purpose of a fairy tale?

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The purpose of a fairy tale is often to entertain the reader.