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, entertain, or persuade 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 entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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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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Identify the author's purpose: 'This is the best soda in the world! Try one today!'

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The author's purpose is to Persuade.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Katina and her brother were playing with the water hose.'

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The author's purpose is to Entertain.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape to freedom.'

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The author's purpose is to Inform.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'Abraham Lincoln is remembered for freeing the slaves.'

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The author's purpose is to Inform.

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Identify the author's purpose: 'The Slim-O-Matic will help you lose pounds.'

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The author's purpose is to Persuade.

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What are some common signals that an author is trying to persuade?

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Common signals include strong language, emotional appeals, and calls to action.