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 persuade?

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Make people agree with you.

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What is one reason an author might write to inform?

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To give facts or information about a topic.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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A letter encouraging friends to vote for a class president.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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A book explaining how plants grow.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To make people enjoy or have fun.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can inform and entertain at the same time.

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What is a common purpose of advertisements?

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To persuade people to buy a product.

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What type of text is a story meant to amuse?

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An entertaining text.

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What is the purpose of a recipe?

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To inform readers how to make a dish.