Authors 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 describe something?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its appearance, characteristics, and qualities.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic, helping the reader to learn something new.

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What is the purpose of entertaining the reader?

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The purpose of entertaining is to engage the reader's imagination and emotions, often through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something, often by presenting arguments or reasons.

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Give an example of a text that describes.

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A text that describes might detail the beauty of a sunset, explaining the colors and feelings it evokes.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A text that informs could be an article about the importance of recycling and how it helps the environment.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A text that entertains might be a fairy tale or a funny story that makes the reader laugh.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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A text that persuades could be a letter urging people to vote or a speech about the benefits of healthy eating.

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What is a common signal word for describing?

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Common signal words for describing include 'such as', 'for example', and 'like'.