Authors Purpose

Authors Purpose

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English

2nd - 4th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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 explain.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To persuade means to make people agree with you.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one reason an author might write to inform?

Back

An author might write to inform to share facts or information about a topic.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one reason an author might write to entertain?

Back

An author might write to entertain to tell a fun or interesting story.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one reason an author might write to persuade?

Back

An author might write to persuade to convince the reader to do something or believe in something.

6.

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Front

What is one reason an author might write to explain?

Back

An author might write to explain to clarify how something works or to give instructions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A fairy tale or a funny story.

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