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, or entertain.

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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 believe or do something.

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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 type of text is a biography?

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A biography is a text that informs the reader about a person's life.

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What type of text is a persuasive letter?

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A persuasive letter aims to convince the reader to take action or change their mind.

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What type of text is a fairy tale?

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A fairy tale is a story that entertains the reader with magical elements and moral lessons.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An example of an informative text is a report about a country.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An example of a persuasive text is an advertisement trying to sell a product.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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An example of an entertaining text is a story about a pirate searching for treasure.