What is the author's purpose for a biography?
Author's Purpose

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1.
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Inform the reader about an important person's life.
2.
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Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade".
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A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries to convince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An expository essay on your best friend is written most likely to?
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Inform readers about who and why they are your best friend.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define the Author's Purpose "to inform".
Back
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose of the Food Group Pyramid?
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To inform you about the Food Group Pyramid.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when an author writes to entertain?
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A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
7.
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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive essay?
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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
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