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 the reader.

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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 facts 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 through writing.

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

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An advertisement is an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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What is one example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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

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A story or a poem is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can have multiple purposes, such as informing and entertaining at the same time.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and style of the writing.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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The purpose of a persuasive essay is to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.