Author's Purpose

Front

What is the author's purpose when they try to convince the reader to think, act, or feel a certain way?

Back

Persuade

Front

What is the author's purpose in an instructional booklet describing how to operate a smartphone?

Back

Inform

Front

What is the author's purpose in a story about taking a trip to outer space?

Back

Entertain

Front

What is the author's purpose in a booklet containing school rules and consequences for violating those rules?

Back

Inform

Front

What is the author's purpose in a poem about a 'packrat'?

Back

Entertain

Front

What does it mean to inform the reader?

Back

To provide information or facts about a topic.

Front

What does it mean to entertain the reader?

Back

To provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

Front

What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

Back

A commercial trying to sell a product.

Front

What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

Back

A news article reporting on a recent event.

Front

What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

Back

A fictional story or a joke.