ELAGSE7RI6 Author's Purpose Practice

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What is the author's purpose when a text is meant to entertain?

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The author's purpose is to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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

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The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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Identify a key characteristic of entertaining texts.

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They often include engaging stories, humor, or interesting characters.

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What type of text aims to provide factual information?

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Informative texts.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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Advertisements or opinion articles.

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What is a common feature of texts that entertain?

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They often have a plot, characters, and a setting.

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How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

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It will present facts, data, or explanations about a topic.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts, while persuading tries to convince the reader to take action.

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What type of language is often used in persuasive texts?

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Emotional or strong language to influence the reader's opinion.