Authors Purpose Practice

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What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view or take a specific action

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Identify the author's purpose in writing a news article.

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To inform, persuade, entertain, or express their opinion

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What is the author's purpose in writing a how-to guide?

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To provide instructions and guidance

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Identify the author's purpose in writing a biography.

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To inform readers about the life and achievements of the subject

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What is the author's purpose in writing a fictional story? Options: To bore the readers, To entertain, inspire, or provoke thought, To provide factual information, To confuse the readers

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To entertain, inspire, or provoke thought

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Identify the author's purpose in writing an advertisement. Options:

To provide historical information about the product

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To entertain the audience with a story

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To educate the audience about the benefits of the product

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To persuade or convince the audience to buy a product or service

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To persuade or convince the audience to buy a product or service

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What is the author's purpose in writing an opinion piece?

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To express their personal viewpoint or perspective

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Identify the author's purpose in writing an informative article.

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To provide information, explain a topic, or educate the reader

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

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To provide an evaluation or critique of a particular subject

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Identify the author's purpose in writing a historical account.

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To inform, educate, or provide a record of past events