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 explain.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To inform the reader means to provide them with facts or information about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To entertain the reader means to tell a story or provide content that is enjoyable and fun to read.

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To persuade the reader means to convince them to think or act in a certain way.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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An example is a textbook that provides information about animals.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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An example is a storybook that tells a fun adventure.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An example is an advertisement that encourages you to buy a product.

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What is the purpose of a zoo visit story?

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The purpose is to tell about a visit to the zoo, sharing experiences and observations.

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Why might an author write about dogs?

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An author might write about dogs to show that they are friendly and fun pets.

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What does it mean to encourage the reader?

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To encourage the reader means to inspire them to take action or feel positively about something.