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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, poems, or performances.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A website providing information about endangered species.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A poem about the moon and stars.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a girl going on an adventure?

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The author's purpose is to entertain the reader.

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What is the author's purpose in a text that discusses the dangers of building a mall?

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The author's purpose is to persuade the reader.

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

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If the text includes stories, poems, or fun descriptions, it is likely meant to entertain.