Author's Purpose

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What is author's purpose?

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Why the author is writing.

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What is the author's purpose in a story that describes a paper airplane flying?

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Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a text that states 'Every house should have a dog'?

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Persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in a statement about health problems from eating too much cake?

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Inform.

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What are the three main purposes of an author?

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To persuade, inform, or entertain.

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How can you identify if an author is trying to persuade?

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Look for opinions or arguments that encourage the reader to take action.

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What type of writing aims to provide facts and information?

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Informative writing.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a joke.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An advertisement or a speech advocating for a cause.