Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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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 persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A non-fiction book that provides facts about a historical event.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A fictional story or a poem that is meant to amuse the reader.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text.

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What type of text is likely to inform?

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Non-fiction texts, such as articles, textbooks, and reports.

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What type of text is likely to persuade?

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Advertisements, opinion pieces, and persuasive essays.