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, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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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 persuade?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An example is a textbook that provides facts and information about a subject.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An example is an advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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An example is a novel or a short story that tells an engaging tale.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to explain?

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An example is a how-to guide that explains how to complete a task.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and author's point of view?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while author's point of view is the author's opinion or perspective on a topic.