Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they want to persuade you?

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The author's purpose is to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to inform you?

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The author's purpose is to provide facts or information about a topic.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to entertain you?

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The author's purpose is to amuse the reader or provide enjoyment through writing.

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What type of writing includes advertisements and campaign speeches?

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Persuasive writing.

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What type of writing includes newspaper articles?

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Informative writing.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An article comparing health care systems.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To amuse the reader or provide enjoyment.

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What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain belief.

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What is the main goal of informative writing?

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To educate the reader about a specific topic.