Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they want to provide information?

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To inform the reader about facts or details.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What is the author's purpose when they describe something?

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To give a detailed account of an event, person, or place.

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What is the purpose of a pie graph?

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To inform the reader about data in a visual format.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What type of writing aims to explain a process or idea?

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Explanatory writing.

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What is an example of writing that aims to entertain?

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A short story or a poem.

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What is the purpose of a journal entry?

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To describe personal experiences and observations.

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How can an author inform the reader?

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By providing facts, statistics, or explanations.

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What is the difference between describing and explaining?

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Describing focuses on details, while explaining clarifies how or why something happens.