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 an author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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The three main purposes of writing are to persuade, inform, and entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article reporting on a recent event.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A commercial encouraging viewers to buy a product.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A fictional story or a joke.

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What type of writing is a recipe considered?

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A recipe is considered informative writing because it provides instructions on how to make a dish.

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What is a public service announcement?

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A public service announcement is a message created to inform or persuade the public about an important issue.