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Lesson 17 of 20 ยท Why Did They Write It?

How to Tell the Purpose

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

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

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That helps us find the purpose.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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How can we tell the author's purpose?