Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a story that is meant to entertain?
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The author's purpose is to entertain the reader, making them laugh or enjoy the story.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who is the author of a story?
Back
The author is the writer of the story.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of writing that informs the reader?
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The purpose is to present facts and important details to help the reader learn about a topic.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to describe something in writing?
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To describe means to provide details about how something looks, smells, feels, sounds, and tastes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose when they write to persuade?
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The author tries to get the reader to change their mind, agree with them, or take action.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of writing uses stories, whether realistic or fictional, to convey a message?
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Narrative writing.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of writing that expresses feelings?
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The purpose is to share the author's emotions and thoughts with the reader.
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