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 the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge 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 stories or narratives.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An example is a speech encouraging people to vote.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An example is a textbook that teaches students about history.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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An example is a novel that tells a fictional story.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to explain?

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An example is a how-to guide that shows readers how to bake a cake.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and point of view?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while point of view is the perspective from which the story is told.