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 inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a subject without trying to persuade or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to clarify or make something understandable by providing details or instructions.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to provide a detailed account of something, including its characteristics and features.

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Identify a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or an article that presents facts about a historical event.

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Identify a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement that encourages consumers to buy a product.

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Identify a text that aims to explain.

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A how-to guide that provides step-by-step instructions for a task.

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Identify a text that aims to describe.

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A travel brochure that details the attractions of a destination.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A short story or a novel that aims to amuse or engage the reader.