Author's Purpose
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to inform?
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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to persuade?
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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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What does it mean to entertain?
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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to explain?
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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?
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An article about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?
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A letter encouraging people to vote for a specific candidate.
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