Authors Purpose 2

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What is the author's purpose when a story entertains the reader?

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The author's purpose is to entertain, which means to provide enjoyment and engage the reader's imagination.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a specific topic.

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What is the purpose of a cookbook?

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The purpose of a cookbook is to inform the reader by providing recipes and instructions for cooking.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a persuasive note?

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The author's purpose is to persuade, which means to convince the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint or take action.

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What is the purpose of a politician's speech about housing?

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The purpose is to persuade the audience to support policies that provide homes for families in need.

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What are the four main purposes of writing?

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The four main purposes of writing are to persuade, inform, explain, and entertain.

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How can an article comparing health care systems be categorized?

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It can be categorized as informative because it provides a comparison of two different systems.

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What does it mean to explain something in writing?

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To explain means to clarify or make something understandable by providing details and examples.

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Give an example of writing that entertains.

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A fictional story or a humorous article that makes the reader laugh or feel engaged.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts and knowledge, while persuading aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain belief or take action.