Author's purpose

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An author's purpose is...

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the reason an author writes

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Persuade

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Make people agree with you

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Entertain

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To make people enjoy something

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inform

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to give facts

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When an author writes to persuade, it means the author is:

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trying to get you to do or try something.

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When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

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trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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Which could you use to Persuade somebody? Options:

A non-fiction textbook

,  A poem, A cookbook, An advertisement

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An advertisement

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Advertisements are created to: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Persuade

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What is the purpose of the letter to Edith about pets in restaurants? Options: to persuade, to inform, to entertain

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to persuade

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Purpose of the National Park trail signs: Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

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to inform