How to Tell the Purpose

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We look at the kind of text and what the author does.

🎯 Your mission

Find what matters in the words.

⚡ The twist

Slow down. The first answer that pops up isn't always the right one.

What You'll Learn

We look at the kind of text and what the author does. That helps us find the purpose. We look at the kind of text and what the author does. That helps us find the purpose.

Key Points

We look at the kind of text and what the author does.

That helps us find the purpose.

Check Your Understanding

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How can we tell the author's purpose?

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