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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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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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 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 writing.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement is an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A story or a comic book is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text is a piece of writing that tries to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

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What is an informative text?

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An informative text is a piece of writing that provides facts and information about a specific topic.

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What is an entertaining text?

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An entertaining text is a piece of writing that is meant to amuse or engage the reader.