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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to give information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to make people enjoy something, like a story or a performance.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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A campaign speech encouraging people to vote for a candidate.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book about the life cycle of a butterfly.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A fairy tale like 'Cinderella'.

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What is the purpose of a recipe?

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The purpose of a recipe is to inform readers how to make a dish.

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What is the purpose of a commercial?

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The purpose of a commercial is to persuade viewers to buy a product.

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What is the purpose of a joke?

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The purpose of a joke is to entertain and make people laugh.