Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or describe.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to describe?

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To provide details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article reporting on climate change.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story about a magical adventure.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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Example of a text that aims to describe?

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A travel brochure detailing the sights of a city.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'clang'.