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 persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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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 a story or performance.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement for a product that tries to convince you to buy it.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article that shares facts about a recent event.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fairy tale that tells a fun story.

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How can you tell if a text is trying to persuade?

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Look for strong opinions, emotional language, or calls to action.

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How can you tell if a text is trying to inform?

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Look for facts, statistics, and clear explanations.

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How can you tell if a text is trying to entertain?

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Look for humor, interesting characters, or exciting plots.