Authors Purpose

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What is the primary purpose of a commercial selling a new product?

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To persuade the audience to purchase the product.

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What is the main purpose of a comic strip?

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To entertain the audience.

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What is the purpose of a newsletter from a school principal?

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To inform the school community about upcoming events and important information.

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What is the purpose of a restaurant menu?

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To inform customers about the food options available.

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What is the purpose of providing directions to a location?

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To inform individuals on how to reach a specific destination.

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What are the three main purposes of written communication?

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To persuade, to inform, and to entertain.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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By analyzing the content, tone, and intended audience of the text.

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What type of text is likely to have the purpose of entertaining?

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Fictional stories, comic strips, and humorous articles.

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What type of text is likely to have the purpose of informing?

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News articles, instructional manuals, and academic papers.

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What type of text is likely to have the purpose of persuading?

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Advertisements, opinion pieces, and political speeches.