Author's Purpose

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What does 'Inform' mean?

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To give information.

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If the author is trying to make you laugh, what is his/her purpose?

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To Entertain.

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What does 'Persuade' mean?

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To make people agree with you.

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What are the three main reasons authors write?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in the statement: 'Come and buy John's pizza today! It is cheap and tastes amazing!'?

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To Persuade.

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What does 'Entertain' mean in the context of writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What is the purpose of writing to 'Inform'?

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To provide facts or information to the reader.

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What does it mean to 'Explain' in writing?

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To make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is an example of writing that aims to 'Persuade'?

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A commercial encouraging you to buy a product.

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What type of writing is meant to 'Entertain'?

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Stories, jokes, or poems that are fun to read.