Authors purpose

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What is the author's purpose when they give you facts?

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose if they want you to vote for a certain person?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a lonely dragon looking for a friend?

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Entertain

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To provide facts or information.

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To convince the reader to think or act a certain way.

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling.

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Can an author have more than one purpose in a text?

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Yes, an author can inform, persuade, and entertain at the same time.

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What type of text is likely to inform the reader?

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Non-fiction texts, such as articles or textbooks.

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What type of text is likely to entertain the reader?

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Fiction texts, such as stories or novels.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An advertisement or a political speech.