Author's Purpose: Inform, Entertain, Persuade
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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Inform' in the context of author's purpose.
Back
To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a topic.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Entertain' in the context of author's purpose.
Back
To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Persuade' in the context of author's purpose.
Back
To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a text that aims to inform.
Back
A newspaper article about a recent scientific discovery.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a text that aims to entertain.
Back
A short story about a magical adventure.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a text that aims to persuade.
Back
An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
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