Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose for writing a passage that tries to convince readers to recycle more?

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To persuade.

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To tell about something.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a passage that explains a topic?

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To explain.

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

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The way the author views a topic.

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What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

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The reason why an author writes a text.

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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

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A textbook or an article.

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

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A short story or a poem.

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

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An advertisement or a speech.

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What does 'to inform' mean?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.