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Author’s Purpose

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AUTHOR’S PURPOSE

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Persuade

cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince.
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EXPRESS

convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.
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ENTERTAIN

provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.
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INFORM

give (someone) facts or information; tell.
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AUTHOR’S PURPOSE

  • An author's purpose is his reason for or intent in writing. An author's purpose may be to amuse the reader, to persuade the reader, to inform the reader, or to satirize a condition. An author writes with one of four general purposes in mind
  • The end.
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