Authors Purpose Review

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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Make people agree with you.

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What is an example of describing?

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The rabbit’s fur was as soft as velvet.

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What is the purpose of rules?

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They help keep things running smoothly and let you know what you can and cannot do.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or experiences.

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

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To provide information about the rules of games.

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What is the difference between persuade and inform?

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To persuade is to make someone agree with you, while to inform is to provide information.

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What type of writing aims to entertain?

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Stories, poems, and narratives that engage the reader.

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

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To clarify how to play a game or follow a set of rules.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about a person, place, or thing.