Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the audience.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to make people agree with you or to convince them to take a specific action.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the audience.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the audience.

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

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An example of a text that aims to inform is a news article or a textbook.

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

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An example of a text that aims to persuade is a political speech or an advertisement.

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

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An example of a text that aims to entertain is a novel or a movie.

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

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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and style of the writing.

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

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The purpose of a narrative is often to entertain the reader by telling a story.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.