Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or engaging content.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The day started like any other day, but Sarah nearly ran to the bus stop. She had a feeling she was going to be voted Homecoming Queen.'

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The author's purpose is to entertain.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Recycling will help the environment. Instead of throwing out aluminum cans, it is important for people to recycle them to help save the planet.'

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The author's purpose is to persuade.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1809.'

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The author's purpose is to inform.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'If you’re looking for a classic book to read, you should try Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater.'

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The author's purpose is to persuade.

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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The three main types of author's purpose are to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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Give an example of a text that aims to inform.

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A textbook or an article that provides factual information about a scientific topic.