Author's Purpose

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3rd Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to entertain?
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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to persuade?
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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of writing aims to amuse the reader?
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Writing that aims to amuse the reader is meant to entertain.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of writing that informs?
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An example of writing that informs is a news article or a textbook.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of writing that entertains?
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An example of writing that entertains is a story, poem, or joke.
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