Authors Purpose

Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

• A novel that tells a fictional story.

• A textbook or a news article that presents facts and data about a current event.

• A poem that expresses emotions and feelings.

• A personal diary that records daily events.

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What is the significance of understanding the author's purpose?

• It allows readers to ignore the text's message.

• It helps readers critically analyze the text and grasp the intended message.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any analysis.

• It provides a summary of the text without deeper understanding.

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Explain the term 'Explain' as an author's purpose.

• To clarify or make something understandable, often by providing detailed information or instructions.

• To entertain the reader with a story or narrative.

• To persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or opinion.

• To describe a scene or character in vivid detail.

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

• Look for clues in the language, tone, and structure of the text, as well as the intended audience.

• Analyze the length of the text and the number of paragraphs.

• Consider the author's biography and previous works.

• Focus solely on the main character's actions and motivations.

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Define 'Inform' in the context of author's purpose.

• To provide information or facts about a topic without trying to persuade or entertain the reader.

• To entertain the reader with stories and anecdotes.

• To persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or action.

• To confuse the reader with complex language and jargon.

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What is a common misconception about author's purpose?

• A text can only have one author's purpose.

• A text can serve multiple purposes.

• An author's purpose is always clear and explicit.

• All texts have the same author's purpose.

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What is the author's purpose?

• To inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

• To summarize the text.

• To provide a personal opinion.

• To analyze the characters.

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What type of writing would be considered explanatory?

• A narrative story that entertains the reader.

• A how-to guide or a manual that provides step-by-step instructions on completing a task.

• A poem that expresses emotions and feelings.

• A persuasive essay that argues a specific point of view.

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Identify a text that serves to entertain.

• A novel

• A scientific journal

• A textbook

• A news article

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What is the purpose of 'Entertain' in writing?

• To inform the reader about facts and data.

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or creative expression.

• To analyze and critique a subject matter.

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