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 reader.

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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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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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

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Identify the author's purpose in advertisements.

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The author's purpose in advertisements is usually to persuade the audience to buy a product or service.

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Identify the author's purpose in news articles.

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The author's purpose in news articles is typically to inform the audience about current events.

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Identify the author's purpose in stories or novels.

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The author's purpose in stories or novels is often to entertain the reader.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An example of a persuasive text is a commercial that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An example of an informative text is a textbook that provides facts about a subject.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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An example of an entertaining text is a fictional story or a comic book.