Ms. B's Author's Purpose

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What does 'Inform' mean?

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Give information.

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What is the author's purpose when writing an article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever?

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Persuade.

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What does 'Persuade' mean?

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Make people agree with you.

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What are the three reasons we write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose of an 'X-men' comic book?

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Entertain.

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What is the main purpose of writing to 'Entertain'?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.

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What is the difference between 'Inform' and 'Persuade'?

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Inform provides facts, while Persuade aims to convince.

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Can a text be both Informative and Persuasive?

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Yes, a text can inform while also trying to persuade.

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What type of writing aims to provide knowledge or facts?

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Informative writing.

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What is an example of Persuasive writing?

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A letter to convince someone to support a cause.