Understanding Author's Purpose & Craft

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Author's Purpose

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An author's purpose is his or her reason for writing a text. Knowing the purpose helps you recognize the author's message.

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Persuade

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If the author's purpose is to persuade, then the author wants readers to think or act in a certain way.

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Inform

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If the author's purpose is to inform, then the author wants to share information about a topic.

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Entertain

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If the author's purpose is to entertain, then the author wants readers to enjoy a story.

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How to figure out the author's purpose?

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First, think about the genre. Then, ask questions about what you read and find answers.

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Author's Craft

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the language and technique a writer uses to make his or her ideas interesting and communicate ideas to the reader.

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Voice

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the author's writing style that makes his or her writing unique

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Tone

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the author's feelings toward a subject

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Mood

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the emotions and feelings of the reader while reading a text

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Word Choice

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vocabulary, precise nouns, sensory words, and vivid verbs that make the text more interesting