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What is an author's purpose?
What is an author's purpose?
- To entertain readers
- All of the above (correct)
- To persuade readers
- To inform readers
How can clues to an author's purpose be found?
How can clues to an author's purpose be found?
- In titles, prefaces, and the author's background (correct)
- In the author's background only
- In titles and prefaces only
- In the way the author writes about a topic only
If an author's purpose is to amuse, what type of writing might they use?
If an author's purpose is to amuse, what type of writing might they use?
- Jokes or anecdotes (correct)
- Satirical comments
- Factual information
- Persuasive language
Where can clues to an author's purpose be found?
Where can clues to an author's purpose be found?
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How can an author's purpose be determined?
How can an author's purpose be determined?
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What are some clues to an author's purpose?
What are some clues to an author's purpose?
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What techniques can an author use to achieve their purpose?
What techniques can an author use to achieve their purpose?
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