Author’s Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they want to give you information?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose when they want to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose of a sticker on a frozen pizza with cooking directions?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose when writing about Abraham Lincoln's life?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose of a recipe explaining how to make chicken salad sandwiches?

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Inform

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide facts or information to the reader.

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Can a single piece of writing have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a piece of writing can inform, entertain, and persuade at the same time.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or an article about animals.