Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a cookbook?

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To inform the reader about how to make cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

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What types of texts are meant to inform the reader?

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Textbooks, non-fiction books, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, and directions.

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What is the author's purpose in advertisements?

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To persuade the reader to buy a product or support an idea.

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What is the purpose of a poem?

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To entertain the reader with creative language and ideas.

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What type of content does a comic strip usually provide?

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Entertainment through humor and storytelling.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story, a comic, or a funny poem.

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What is the purpose of a biography?

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To inform the reader about someone's life.

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What type of writing is a persuasive letter?

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It aims to persuade the reader to take action or change their mind.

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What is the main goal of informative writing?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.