Authors Purpose

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What is the definition of Author's Purpose?

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Why a reading passage was written.

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What does it mean to inform in the context of Author's Purpose?

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The author wants to give you information.

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Define the Author's Purpose "to entertain".

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A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.

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What is the Author's Purpose in the passage about the Underground Railroad?

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To provide details (information) about the Underground Railroad.

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What is the topic of the passage about fish in the Caribbean?

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Fish in the Caribbean.

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What is the Author's Purpose "to persuade"?

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The author wants you to do, buy, or believe something.

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What does it mean for an author to describe?

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The author wants you to visualize or experience a person, place, or thing.

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

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A story that makes you laugh or feel happy.

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How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, introduction, and conclusion.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts, while persuading tries to convince you to take action.