Author's Purpose: Inform, Entertain, Persuade

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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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Define 'Inform' in the context of author's purpose.

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To inform means to provide factual information or knowledge about a topic.

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Define 'Entertain' in the context of author's purpose.

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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Define 'Persuade' in the context of author's purpose.

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

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Example of a text that aims to inform.

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A newspaper article about a recent scientific discovery.

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Example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A short story about a magical adventure.

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Example of a text that aims to persuade.

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a new product.

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What type of text is likely to entertain?

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Fictional stories, poems, and plays are often written to entertain.

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What type of text is likely to inform?

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Non-fiction texts, such as textbooks and news articles, are typically written to inform.

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What type of text is likely to persuade?

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Persuasive essays, advertisements, and opinion pieces are usually written to persuade.