

Author's Purpose
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10th Grade
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Jose Escobedo
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Author's Purpose

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What is an author's purpose?
the intention of the writer. What is he/she trying to accomplish with their text.
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Authors generally write to (purposes of writing)
persuade
inform, describe, or explain
entertain
combination of purposes
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To determine an author's purpose, readers
look for clues in the genre, title, subject, imagery, and word choices.
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The author's purpose is generally fairly obvious in
speeches, advertisements, and persuasive essays.
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An author's purpose may be less clear in
fiction and poetry.
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