Author's Purpose and Genre

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to provide information to the reader?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose when they try to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to entertain the reader with stories or humor?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose when they describe a person, place, or event in detail?

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To describe.

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What type of text presents factual information about a topic?

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Informational text.

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What type of fiction is based on real events but includes made-up characters?

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Historical fiction.

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What type of fiction is based on real events and includes real people?

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Biography.

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What is a narrative that includes imaginary elements but is set in a real-world context?

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Realistic fiction.

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What is the purpose of an article that lists the top 25 richest athletes?

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To inform.

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What is the purpose of an article arguing why a player is the greatest of all time?

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To persuade.