Non-Fiction ~ Author's Purpose

What is non-fiction?

• it's fake

• it's about real people, places and events, based on facts

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

The author wants to amuse you, or for you to enjoy the writing.

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

Persuade means...

• Make people agree with you
• Make people angry
• Make people think the opposite thing
• Make people fall in love

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a big bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid of him anymore.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Dear Joshua,  Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Advertisements are created to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

What issue is Sojourner Truth's speech addressing?

• That men do not want to get married.

• Women feel superior to men.

• Women are denied certain human rights.

• Women love to read books.

What hardships does Sojourner Truth describe enduring as a slave in the text?

• Being starved.

• Seeing her children sold.

• Being denied education.