Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a booklet about why you should not watch too much TV?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of poems?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose when writing a story about a boy with magical powers?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose when writing a newspaper article about why the Cardinals are the best team in baseball?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when a book is just for fun?

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Entertain

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or a news article.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement or a persuasive essay.