Author's Purpose Practice

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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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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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 inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement that encourages people to buy a product.

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Example of a text that aims to inform.

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A news article that reports on a recent event.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story or a poem that tells a fun or interesting tale.

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

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text.

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What type of text is likely to inform?

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Textbooks, encyclopedias, and instructional manuals are likely to inform.

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What type of text is likely to persuade?

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Opinion pieces, advertisements, and speeches are likely to persuade.