Author's Purpose

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What is the 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, or persuade.

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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 or narratives.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to take a certain action or adopt a particular viewpoint.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A short story about a magical adventure.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new toy.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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Look for clues in the text, such as the type of language used and the overall message.

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What is a narrative text?

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A narrative text tells a story and often has characters, a setting, and a plot.

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What is an expository text?

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An expository text provides information and explanations about a topic.