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What is the author's purpose in a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason or intent behind writing the text, which can be to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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

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1. Inform 2. Entertain 3. Persuade

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In a comic book, what is the primary author's purpose?

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To entertain.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of author's purpose? (persuade, dramatic, entertain, inform)

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Dramatic is not a type of author's purpose.

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True or False: An author's purpose is their reason or intent in writing.

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True.

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Give an example of an author's purpose.

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To persuade, to entertain, or to inform.

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What does it mean to inform in the context of author's purpose?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain in the context of author's purpose?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What does it mean to persuade in the context of author's purpose?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text.