Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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What are examples of entertaining writing?

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Fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, adventure, and romance books.

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What are examples of persuasive writing?

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Commercials, billboards, ads, opinions, reviews, and political ads.

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What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to do or try something.

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What is the difference between entertaining and informative writing?

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Entertaining writing aims to amuse the reader, while informative writing aims to educate the reader.

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What type of writing is primarily focused on storytelling?

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Entertaining writing.

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

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Textbooks, news articles, and instructional manuals.

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What is the purpose of a commercial?

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To persuade the audience to buy a product or service.

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

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Look for clues in the writing style, tone, and the type of information presented.