What is the purpose of an author when writing a text?
Authors Purpose/Text Structure Flashcard

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Authors write to entertain, inform, and persuade.
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What text structure is used when a problem is presented and a solution is offered?
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Problem and Solution
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What text structure describes events in the order they occur?
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Sequence/Chronological
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What text structure explains the reasons behind an event?
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Cause and Effect
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What is the definition of 'Cause and Effect'?
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A text structure that describes what happens and why it happens.
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What is the definition of 'Problem and Solution'?
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A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.
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What does it mean to 'Persuade' in writing?
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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.
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