Authors Purpose

Front

What is a statement that can be proven to be true?

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Fact

Front

What type of words are used to influence or convince the reader?

Back

Persuasive words

Front

What is a belief formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge?

Back

Opinion

Front

What is the author's purpose when they write to influence or convince the reader?

Back

Persuade

Front

What is the author's purpose when they write to show or explain facts?

Back

Inform

Front

What do we call the author's intention to entertain the reader?

Back

Entertain

Front

What is the term for words that appeal to the senses?

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Sensory words

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

Back

To describe or illustrate a scene or idea

Front

What type of writing aims to provide information or facts?

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Informative writing

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief.