Authors 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 persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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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 or writing.

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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.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that encourages you to buy a toy.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book that tells you about different animals and their habitats.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story about a magical adventure.

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What is an example of a text that explains?

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A recipe that shows you how to make a cake.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to persuade?

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If the text tries to convince you to do something or believe in something, it is meant to persuade.