Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to provide information, facts, or explanations?

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To inform.

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What does it mean when an author describes a scene or character in detail?

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To describe.

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What is the primary goal of an author trying to convince readers to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action?

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To persuade.

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What is the purpose of a text that aims to evoke emotions or entertain the audience?

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To entertain.

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What type of document is a newspaper classified as?

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Nonfiction.

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What is the term for the underlying reason an author writes a text?

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Author's purpose.

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

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A textbook or a news article.

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

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An opinion editorial or a political speech.

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

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A novel or a short story.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and engage the reader's senses.