Author's Purpose

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To make people agree with you.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To make people laugh or enjoy a story.

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If the author wants to make you laugh, what is their purpose?

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To Entertain.

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If the author is giving you facts about animals, what is their purpose?

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To Inform.

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If the author is trying to sell you a product, what is their purpose?

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To Persuade.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A funny story or a comic book.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or an article about space.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a speech.