Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when writing a story about a boy with magical powers?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a student's speech for why he should be class president?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in a girl's note to her mom about why she should get a pet pig?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in providing directions on how to get to the airport?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a mystery book?

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To entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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Can a single piece of writing have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a piece of writing can entertain and inform or persuade at the same time.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or an article about a scientific topic.