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 wrote a text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun activities.

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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 persuade?

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

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A book of jokes or a funny story.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A book or article that gives facts about animals.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a toy.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a girl who enjoys the circus?

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To tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus.

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What is the author's purpose in a text about how to get good grades?

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To persuade you to work hard in school.

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What is the author's purpose in a text that lists the richest athletes?

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To inform readers about the wealth of athletes.