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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What are the three main author's purposes?

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The three main author's purposes are to Persuade, to Inform, and to Entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or teach the reader about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Example of a text that persuades:

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An advertisement that encourages you to buy a product.

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Example of a text that informs:

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A textbook that explains the water cycle.

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Example of a text that entertains:

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A story about a magical adventure.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text is written to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

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What is an informative text?

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An informative text provides facts and information about a specific topic.