Authors Purpose

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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 the reader.

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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. For example, a commercial aims to persuade you to buy a product.

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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. For example, a menu informs customers about the food available.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement. For example, a comic strip entertains readers with humor and stories.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A commercial selling a new toy 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 newsletter from the school principal 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 comic strip is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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What type of text is a menu?

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A menu is a text that informs customers about the food options available.

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What type of text provides directions?

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A text that provides directions, like to a movie theater, is meant to inform.

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What is the purpose of a school newsletter?

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The purpose of a school newsletter is to inform students and parents about school events and news.