Authors Purpose 2

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What is the author's purpose in a story?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through a story or performance.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A novel or a play, such as 'Romeo and Juliet', is written to entertain the audience.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A cookbook that provides recipes and cooking tips is written to inform the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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A pamphlet urging people to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle is written to persuade the reader.

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What is a common purpose of a politician's speech?

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A common purpose of a politician's speech is to persuade the audience to support a particular policy or action.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and the type of information presented.