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 does 'inform' mean?

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To give information.

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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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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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint.

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What is the author's purpose in writing an informative text?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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What is the author's purpose in writing an entertaining text?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement promoting a product.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article reporting on current events.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story or a novel.