Authors Purpose

Front

What are examples of entertaining writing?

Back

Fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, and adventure books.

Front

What is the author's purpose when telling a story about a boy who worked hard to make the basketball team?

Back

To entertain you with a story about a boy who worked hard.

Front

What is the author's purpose in a program advertisement for aspiring artists?

Back

To persuade you to attend an art program.

Front

What does it mean when the author's purpose is to entertain?

Back

The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

Front

What does it mean when an author writes to persuade?

Back

The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

Front

What is informative writing?

Back

Writing that provides information and teaches facts.

Front

What is persuasive writing?

Back

Writing that aims to convince the reader to take action or adopt a belief.

Front

What is entertaining writing?

Back

Writing that is meant to amuse or engage the reader.

Front

What is the purpose of explanation writing?

Back

To clarify or explain a concept or process.

Front

What type of writing includes stories, poems, and plays?

Back

Entertaining writing.