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 an author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or describe.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means the author uses a story, whether realistic or fictional, to amuse or engage the reader.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means the author presents facts and important details to help the reader learn about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means the author tries to convince the reader to agree with a point of view or take a specific action.

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What does it mean to describe in writing?

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To describe means the author provides detailed information about a person, place, thing, or event.

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Example of a text that entertains?

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A short, funny story or a comic strip.

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Example of a text that informs?

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A news article or a textbook.

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Example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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Example of a text that describes?

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A travel brochure or a product description.

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What is a recipe's purpose?

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A recipe's purpose is to explain how to make a dish by providing step-by-step instructions.