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 inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, poems, or other creative works.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to express feelings?

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To express feelings means to share personal thoughts and emotions through writing.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the title, the content, and the tone of the text.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or a news article is an example of a text that informs.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A novel or a short story is an example of a text that entertains.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement or a persuasive essay is an example of a text that persuades.

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What is an example of a text that expresses feelings?

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A poem or a personal letter is an example of a text that expresses feelings.