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, or persuade.

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What does it mean when an author's purpose is to inform?

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It means the author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What are examples of informative writing?

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Documentaries, non-fiction books, history/science books, news articles, recipes, and biographies.

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What does it mean when an author's purpose is to entertain?

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It means the author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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What are examples of entertaining writing?

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Fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, and adventure books.

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What does it mean when an author's purpose is to persuade?

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It means the author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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What type of writing is a recipe considered?

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Informative writing.

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What type of writing is a comic book considered?

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Entertaining writing.

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What is the main goal of informative writing?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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What is the main goal of entertaining writing?

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To engage the reader and provide enjoyment.