Understanding Author's Purpose

What is an author’s purpose?

• The main topic of the story

• The reason the author writes the text

• The structure of the writing

• The conclusion of the story

What is the author’s purpose in a text written to inform?

• To tell a story

• To persuade readers to take action

• To provide facts and information

• To entertain with humor

Which of the following is an example of writing to entertain?

• A biography about Abraham Lincoln

• A novel about a spaceship’s adventure in outer space

• A textbook on world history

• A news article about a local election

What is the author’s purpose in a text that persuades?

• To make readers laugh

• To teach readers how to do something

• To convince readers to agree with a viewpoint

• To describe a personal experience

Which of the following texts is written to inform?

• A recipe for making lasagna

• A poem about love

• A political speech

• A mystery novel

What is the purpose of a poem about friendship?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To express

• To inform

Which of the following is an example of writing to persuade?

• A campaign speech encouraging people to vote

• A travel guide describing a famous city

• A story about a detective solving a mystery

• A scientific report on climate change

What is the purpose of a graphic novel?

• To provide only factual information

• To persuade readers to agree with an argument

• To entertain with a combination of text and illustrations

• To teach readers how to write

What is the purpose of a historical fiction novel?

• To persuade readers to change their views on history

• To entertain readers with a story that includes historical details

• To express personal opinions about historical events

• To teach readers specific historical dates

What is the purpose of an author writing a news article?

• To inform readers about current events

• To persuade readers to change their opinions

• To entertain readers with fictional characters

• To express the author’s emotions