Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What does it mean to describe in writing?

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To create a picture of a person, place, or thing using the five senses.

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What is the purpose of informing in writing?

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To provide facts or information to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What is the purpose of persuading in writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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What type of writing aims to explain a concept or idea?

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Expository writing.

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Give an example of descriptive writing.

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A paragraph detailing how a piece of candy smells, looks, feels, sounds, and tastes.

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What is narrative writing?

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A type of writing that tells a story, often with characters and a plot.

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What is the difference between inform and describe?

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Inform provides facts; describe creates imagery using senses.

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What is a common feature of persuasive writing?

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It often includes arguments and evidence to support a viewpoint.