Authors Purpose Flashcard

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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 a newsletter from the school principal talking about the upcoming school year?

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Inform

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What is the purpose of a book of jokes about being in the fourth grade?

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Entertain

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What is the author’s purpose in a story about a beautiful princess?

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Entertain

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What does 'Inform' mean?

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Give information

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is the purpose of writing a story?

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To entertain or convey a message.

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What type of writing aims to provide facts and details?

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Informative writing.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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A letter trying to convince someone to support a cause.

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What is the main goal of entertaining writing?

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To amuse or engage the reader.