Authors 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, persuade, entertain, 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 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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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

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An article explaining how to grow a garden.

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

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A speech encouraging people to vote for a specific candidate.

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

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A spooky story meant to thrill the reader.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the text such as the tone, the type of language used, and the overall message.

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What is the purpose of a story about a character's adventure?

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The purpose is likely to entertain the reader.

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What is the purpose of a news article?

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The purpose is usually to inform the reader about current events.