Author's Purpose

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What does it mean to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping your attention.

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What is the author's purpose when trying to convince you?

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The author is trying to persuade you to do or think something.

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What is the author's purpose when providing information?

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The author is trying to inform you by teaching you facts.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a sad dragon who offers free marshmallow roasts?

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a recipe for chicken salad sandwiches?

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The author's purpose is to inform.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or think something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information or teach facts.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story about a curious bear getting into trouble.

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What type of text aims to persuade?

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An opinion article about a political candidate.

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What type of text aims to inform?

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A how-to guide or a recipe.