Author's Purpose

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What is the primary purpose of an author when writing a persuasive essay?

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To convince the readers to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the primary purpose of an author when writing a poem?

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To entertain the readers through artistic expression and emotional resonance.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is the primary purpose of an author when writing an informative article?

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To provide factual information and educate the readers about a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What is the primary purpose of instructional writing?

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To inform the readers by providing step-by-step guidance on how to perform a task.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is the author's purpose when telling a story?

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To entertain the readers and engage them through narrative.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To persuade, to inform, and to entertain.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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How can an author use onomatopoeia in writing?

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By incorporating words that phonetically imitate the sounds they describe, enhancing the sensory experience.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the difference between persuasive and informative writing?

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Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader, while informative writing aims to educate the reader.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What type of writing would include a call to action?

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Persuasive writing often includes a call to action to encourage readers to take specific steps.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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

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A fictional story, poem, or play that engages the reader's imagination.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6