Author 's Purpose Practice

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun facts.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or an article that gives facts about animals.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a comic book that makes you laugh or feel excited.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is an example of a text that expresses an opinion?

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A blog post where someone shares their thoughts about their favorite movie.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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If the text provides facts, data, or explanations about a topic, it is meant to inform.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to entertain?

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If the text tells a funny story or has jokes, it is meant to entertain.