Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?

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To tell the life story of a person.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a play?

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To entertain an audience.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a scientific research paper?

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To communicate research findings and contribute to scientific knowledge.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a news report?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a fictional story?

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To entertain, inspire, or provoke emotions in the readers.

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What are the common purposes of writing?

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To inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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How does the author's purpose affect the writing style?

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The author's purpose influences tone, language, and structure.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What is expository writing?

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Writing that aims to explain or inform the reader about a topic.

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What is narrative writing?

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Writing that tells a story or recounts events.