Author's Purpose Ind. 2

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What is the author's purpose?

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

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can have multiple purposes, such as informing and entertaining at the same time.

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Give an example of a text that informs.

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A textbook or a news article is an example of a text that informs.

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Give an example of a text that persuades.

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An advertisement or a persuasive essay is an example of a text that persuades.

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Give an example of a text that entertains.

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A story, poem, or comic book is an example of a text that entertains.

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

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You can tell the author's purpose by looking at the title, the content, and the language used.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.