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Lesson 380 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPAuthors Purpose Part 5
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Authors write for different purposes.
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Authors write for different purposes. Sometimes, they want to inform readers, like in a science book that explains how plants grow. Other times, they aim to entertain, like in a funny story about a talking dog. Authors may also try to persuade, which means they want you to believe or do something, like in an advertisement for a new toy. Understanding the author’s purpose helps us enjoy and learn from their writing better.
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1 of 2What are the three main purposes authors write for?
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