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 inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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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 stories, jokes, or other creative works.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, painting a picture with words.

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Example of a text that informs:

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A website about local laws or a news article reporting facts.

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Example of a text that entertains:

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A collection of funny stories or jokes.

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Example of a text that persuades:

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a product.

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Example of a text that describes:

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A poem that paints a picture of a beautiful landscape.

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What is a pie graph used for?

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A pie graph is used to show how different parts make up a whole, often used to inform.