Author's Purpose

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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To make people agree with you.

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What is the purpose of a child's letter to Santa asking for a bicycle?

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To persuade.

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To tell about something.

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What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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How can an author persuade the audience?

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By using arguments, emotional appeals, and evidence.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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A short story, poem, or play.

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What is the difference between 'persuade' and 'entertain'?

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Persuade aims to convince, while entertain aims to amuse.

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What is a common technique used in persuasive writing?

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Using rhetorical questions.