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 the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.

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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 a story or text.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or an article about a historical event.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A short story or a comic book.

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What type of text is a biography?

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A biography primarily informs the reader about a person's life.

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What type of text is a poem?

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A poem can entertain the reader through its creative language and imagery.

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What type of text is a news article?

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A news article typically informs the reader about current events.