Authors Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when telling a story about a lonely dragon who wishes for a friend?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose of a commercial selling a new Star Wars Lego toy?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of a newsletter from the school principal about the upcoming school year?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose of a comic strip?

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Entertain

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What is the author's purpose of a menu for a Chinese restaurant?

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Inform

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to 'inform' in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A fairy tale or a comic book.

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Give an example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement or a political speech.