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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What does 'inform' mean?

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To give information or teach something.

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What is one purpose of an author?

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To persuade.

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What is another purpose of an author?

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To inform.

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What is yet another purpose of an author?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a story that makes you laugh?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a textbook?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive essay?

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To persuade.

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If a story is meant to teach a lesson, what is the author's purpose?

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To inform.

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If a book is written to make you think about a topic, what is the author's purpose?

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To persuade.