What is the author's purpose?
Author's Purpose

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
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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 adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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What does it mean to entertain?
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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.
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What does it mean to explain?
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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.
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Example of a text that informs:
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A textbook that provides facts about the solar system.
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Example of a text that persuades:
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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.
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