Author's Purpose

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What is the definition of Author's Purpose?

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Why a reading passage was written.

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What are the three reasons for writing?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a passage that states: 'Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle them to help save the planet.'?

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Persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in a passage that describes boys flying a kite in the park?

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Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in the passage about marsupials?

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To inform the reader.

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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 'inform' in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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

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Yes, a piece of writing can aim to inform, persuade, and entertain simultaneously.

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What type of writing aims to share a personal experience or story?

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Personal writing.