Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they want to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing?

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Entertain

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What are the three reasons we write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What is the purpose of advertisements?

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Persuade

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What is an example of writing that entertains?

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A fairy tale or a humorous story.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to provide facts or details?

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Inform

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What type of writing aims to convince the reader to take action or believe something?

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Persuade

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What is the purpose of a biography?

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To inform about a person's life and achievements.

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What type of writing includes stories, poems, and plays?

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Entertain

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What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.