Authors Purpose

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What is an assumption?

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An assumption is a fact or statement that is taken for granted without proof.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a belief formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

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What is fiction/literary writing?

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Fiction/literary writing is a piece of written material, such as a book or poem, that has the purpose of telling a story or entertaining.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to show or explain facts.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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What are sensory words?

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Sensory words are descriptive words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) and help create vivid imagery.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is imaginative writing that tells a story, while nonfiction is factual writing that provides information.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to give details about something, including its characteristics and qualities.

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What is the purpose of entertaining writing?

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The purpose of entertaining writing is to amuse or engage the reader.