Author's Purpose
What are three reasons an author writes a text?
Inform, Persuade, and Entertain
Dylan was glum because he couldn't go to the party. Which is the correct synonym for glum?
chewy
happy
sad
glad
sad
Which source would be the best to use to find the capital of Idaho?
Atlas
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table of contents
The author wants the reader to believe a certain way.What is author's purpose?
Persuade
Which is an antonym for relaxed?
shining, courageous, stressed, calm
stressed
Which source would be the best to find information on "whales"?
Encyclopedia
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photograph
The author uses dialogue or tells a story for the reader. What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
Tell me whether the two words are antonyms or synonyms.
conclude and finish
synonyms
Which source would you use to know the best time for planting crops?
Almanac
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index
A biography would be this type of author's purpose.
Inform
Tell me whether the two words are antonyms or synonyms.
rough and smooth
antonym
Which source would you use to find where Italy is located?
Atlas
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Define the Author's Purpose of ENTERTAIN, INFORM, AND PERSUADE
Entertain- to provide enjoyment for the reader
Inform- to teach or provide information to the reader
Persuade- to convince the reader of a certain point of view
Give me a synonym and antonym for WILD
Possible answer
A: tame
S: uncontrolled
What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus
A dictionary gives the meaning, spelling and pronunciation of words, while a thesaurus is a book of synonyms and antonyms.
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