Author's Purpose

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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, entertain, or persuade the reader.

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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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or fun activities.

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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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Example of a text that aims to inform.

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A book about animals that explains their habitats and behaviors.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A funny story about a dog who goes on an adventure.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new toy.

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What type of text is a recipe?

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A recipe is usually to inform, as it provides instructions on how to make a dish.

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What type of text is a comic strip?

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A comic strip is typically to entertain, as it tells a funny story through pictures and dialogue.

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What type of text is a political speech?

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A political speech is often to persuade, as it aims to convince people to support a candidate or idea.