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 express feelings.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What does it mean to express feelings?

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To express feelings means to share personal emotions or thoughts through writing.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title or subtitle that indicates the main topic of a section in a text.

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Why do authors use photographs in their writing?

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Authors use photographs to provide visual examples, enhance understanding, or engage the reader.

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

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An article explaining how to care for pets.

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

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.

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

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A short story that makes readers laugh.