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 entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to make people agree with you or convince them to take a certain action.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement for a product, like 'HAMSTERS FOR SALE', aims to persuade people to buy the product.

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What is the purpose of a handbook?

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The purpose of a handbook is to explain or provide instructions on a specific topic.

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What is the primary purpose of newspaper articles?

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The primary purpose of newspaper articles is to inform the public about current events.

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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 is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or an encyclopedia entry provides information on a specific subject.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or performances.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A novel or a comic book is written to entertain readers.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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The three main purposes of writing are to entertain, inform, and persuade.