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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the 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 storytelling or humor.

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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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Example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A funny story about a dog.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new toy.

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What is an example of a persuasive statement?

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'Buy this and get another one for free!'

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What is an example of an informative statement?

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'This sticker provides cooking instructions for the frozen pizza.'

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What is an example of an entertaining statement?

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'Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water, and he and his friends laughed.'