Author's purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To explain means to instruct or tell how to do something.

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What is the purpose of a campaign speech?

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The purpose of a campaign speech is to persuade the audience to support a politician running for office.

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What does the term 'impression' mean?

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Impression means to impact someone's ideas or thoughts towards a person or thing.

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What does 'jaundiced' mean in terms of perspective?

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Jaundiced means showing dislike or resentment towards someone or something.

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What is one way an author can entertain readers?

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An author can entertain readers by telling a funny story or creating interesting characters.

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What does it mean to inform the audience?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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The purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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How can an author show bias in their writing?

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An author shows bias by presenting information in a way that favors one side over another.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A novel or a short story is an example of a text that aims to entertain.