What is the author's purpose?
Authors Purpose

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text. It can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.
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What does it mean to entertain in writing?
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To entertain means to tell a story or create a narrative that is enjoyable and engaging for the reader.
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What does it mean to inform in writing?
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To inform means to provide facts or information about a topic to the reader.
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What does it mean to persuade in writing?
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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view or take action.
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What is an example of a text that entertains?
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A story about a boy who has an adventure at the park.
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What is an example of a text that informs?
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An article explaining how to take care of a pet.
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What is an example of a text that persuades?
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A letter encouraging people to adopt pets from shelters.
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