What is the author's purpose?
Author's Purpose

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.
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What does it mean to inform?
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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
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What does it mean to entertain?
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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, poems, or other creative works.
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What does it mean to persuade?
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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.
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What does it mean to express feelings?
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To express feelings means to share personal thoughts and emotions through writing.
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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?
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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the title, the content, and the tone of the writing.
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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?
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An example of a text that aims to inform is a news article or a textbook.
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