Author's Purpose and Text Structure

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What is the author's purpose when they write to persuade?

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The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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What does it mean when an author writes to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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What text structure uses words like 'therefore', 'then', 'leads to', and 'since'?

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Cause and Effect.

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What is the purpose of a letter that argues pets should be allowed in restaurants?

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To persuade.

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What is the main goal of an author who writes to describe?

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To provide details that create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What does it mean when an author writes to explain?

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The author is clarifying a concept or process for the reader.

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What is an example of a text structure that presents a problem and a solution?

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Problem and Solution.

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What is the purpose of a story that includes humor and funny situations?

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To entertain.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts, while persuading tries to convince the reader to take action.