Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in a textbook?

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To inform the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What are the three main reasons authors write?

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To persuade, inform, and entertain.

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What types of writing are meant to entertain?

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Fiction stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or an article that provides factual information.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts and information, while persuading aims to convince the reader.

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What type of writing is a movie review?

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It can be both informative and persuasive.

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What is the purpose of an advertisement?

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To persuade consumers to buy a product or service.

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What does it mean to write for entertainment?

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To create content that is enjoyable and engaging for the audience.