What does 'entertain' mean in the context of an author's purpose?
Authors Purpose

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To make people enjoy something.
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What is the author's purpose when writing an article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever?
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Persuade.
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What does 'inform' mean in the context of an author's purpose?
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To give information.
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What is the author's purpose of an 'X-men' comic book?
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Entertain.
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What is the author's purpose of a note from a friend asking you to be his science partner?
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Persuade.
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What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?
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To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.
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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?
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Look for clues in the content, tone, and style of the writing.
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