Author's Purpose - Answer, Describe, Explain

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the writer wrote the story or text.

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Why do authors write stories?

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Authors write stories to entertain, inform, or persuade readers.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What does it mean to describe something?

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To describe means to give details about something.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An example is a book that tells facts about animals.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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An example is a fairy tale that tells a fun story.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An example is a letter asking people to recycle.

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What do the words 'First, Next, Last' help us understand?

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They help us understand the order of events or steps in a process.

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What is the purpose of a story that answers a question?

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The purpose is to provide information or facts about a specific topic.

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What does it mean when an author explains something?

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It means the author is giving reasons or details to help the reader understand.