Eng108AU5Intro WHY

Why do authors include a table of contents?

• To help readers locate chapters and topics easily.
• To provide a summary of the entire book.
• To introduce the main theme of the book.
• To list references used in the book.

What is the purpose of a preface?

• To give context or background about the book's creation.
• To summarize the book's main ideas.
• To list the chapters and their page numbers.
• To provide a conclusion to the narrative.

Why do authors include acknowledgments in their work?

• To express gratitude to those who helped with the book.
• To describe the book's theme.
• To summarize the book's content.
• To explain why the book was written.

What is the purpose of a prologue in a story?

• To set the stage or provide important background information.
• To wrap up loose ends in the narrative.
• To outline the main argument.
• To explain the author's biography.

Why do authors use an introduction in non-fiction?

• To introduce the main topic and purpose of the text.
• To provide detailed historical context.
• To offer opinions unrelated to the text.
• To describe the layout of the book.

Why is an epilogue included in a book?

• To give additional closure or insight after the main story ends.
• To introduce the main character.
• To summarize the previous chapters.
• To present a list of sources.

What is the purpose of using Roman numerals in a text?

• To organize sections or chapters in a formal or traditional way.
• To list important quotes from the book.
• To represent modern concepts.
• To add illustrations.

Why do authors write non-fiction books?

• To share factual information and educate the audience.
• To entertain with fictional stories.
• To create imaginary worlds.
• To tell jokes and anecdotes.

Why would an author choose to write a novella instead of a full novel?

• To focus on a specific story or theme in a shorter format.
• To write a collection of essays.
• To provide an academic analysis.
• To avoid writing about characters.

How does an author’s choice of point of view affect a story?

• It shapes how the reader experiences and understands the narrative.
• It determines the length of the story.
• It changes the number of characters.
• It decides the genre of the story.