Author's Purpose

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What are the three main purposes of an author?

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To Persuade, To Inform, To Entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or writing.

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If a book is meant to make you laugh, what is the author's purpose?

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To Entertain.

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If a newspaper article shares news about an event, what is the author's purpose?

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To Inform.

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If a commercial encourages you to buy a product, what is the author's purpose?

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To Persuade.

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What type of writing is often used to share facts and information?

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Informative writing.

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What type of writing is often used to tell a story?

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Narrative writing.