Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book of jokes?

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To entertain the reader.

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What is the author's purpose of a bookmark listing reasons to drink milk?

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To persuade the reader.

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What is the author's purpose in a children's book about two pies becoming friends?

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To entertain the reader.

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What is the author's purpose of a menu listing pizza sizes and prices?

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To inform the reader.

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What is the author's purpose of a journal entry by an explorer?

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To describe observations.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader in a fun or enjoyable way.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide factual information to the reader.

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What does it mean to describe in writing?

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To give detailed information about a person, place, or event.

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Can a single piece of writing have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a piece of writing can entertain and inform or persuade at the same time.