Authors Purpose

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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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To Persuade

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What is the author's purpose when discussing carpooling and energy conservation?

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To Persuade

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What does it mean when the author wants to give you information?

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To Inform

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What is the purpose of biographies and autobiographies?

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To Inform

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What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with a point of view.

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What type of writing aims to entertain the reader?

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Fiction, poetry, and stories.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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What is an example of writing that aims to persuade?

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A letter to the editor advocating for a community issue.

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What type of writing includes personal experiences and reflections?

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Autobiography.