Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in a campaign speech?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in the following writing: 'First, you get the bread. Then, you get the jelly and peanut butter. Then, you get a butter knife and spread the jelly and peanut butter on separate pieces of bread. Lastly, put the two slices of bread together and BOOM! You got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.'

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To inform.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What is the author's purpose in the sentence: 'She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dog's belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon.'

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a recipe?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose in a story that makes you laugh?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a news article?

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To inform.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts.

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive essay?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in a poem that describes nature?

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To entertain or to express feelings.