Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the author's purpose in Kendra's story about her greenhouse?

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To tell what Kendra's greenhouse looked like and express how she felt.

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What is the author's purpose in Haley's circus story?

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To entertain you with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus.

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What does 'inform' mean?

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Inform means the author gives the reader true facts and information.

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What is the author's purpose in a story?

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The reason why the author wrote the story.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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A letter asking someone to support a cause.

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What is the purpose of an informative text?

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To provide facts and information about a topic.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To give details about something.