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Author’s Purpose: his or her main reason for writing.
*It must establish a purpose that matches the subject and audience.
*Author uses tools like THEME to communicate purpose

Persuade:
Favors one side of an issue. Tries to convince the reader of his/her POV
Inform:
Author includes fact, stats, & details
Entertain:
Author uses humor, suspense, or exciting language
Reflect:
Author provides personal comments about the meaning of an experience or an event

AUTHOR’S PURPOSE: EASY AS PIE!