Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a grocery store advertisement?

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To persuade the reader to buy products.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book about how to train a puppy?

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To inform the reader about training techniques.

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What is the author's purpose when giving instructions on how to sew a hem?

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To inform the reader on how to complete a sewing task.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a book about a dinosaur going to school?

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To entertain the reader with a fun story.

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What is the author's purpose when creating a commercial for a cereal?

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To persuade the viewer to buy the cereal.

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What does 'inform' mean in the context of author's purpose?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does 'persuade' mean in the context of author's purpose?

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To convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What does 'entertain' mean in the context of author's purpose?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Can a single piece of writing have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a piece of writing can inform, persuade, and entertain at the same time.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook about animals.