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, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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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 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 humor.

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What does it mean to express feelings?

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To express feelings means to share personal emotions or thoughts through writing.

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

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the language used, the content, and the overall message of the text.

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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 is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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

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An advertisement or a political speech is an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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

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A novel or a comic book is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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What is an example of a text that expresses feelings?

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A poem or a personal letter is an example of a text that expresses feelings.