Pie Authors Purpose

When an author's purpose is to inform, the text will include mostly ________.

• opinions

• funny or imaginary details

• characters and a setting

• facts (information that is true)

Words like "best," "should," "think," "believe" and "feel" are clues that an author is most likely trying to ________.

• entertain you

• inform you

• persuade you

Choose the author's main purpose(s) in the passage below.

"Run to your nearest toy store and buy the Lazy Crazy Scooter today! Give your tired feet a rest as you zip through town in style on this motorized scooter. It's the best, craziest scooter around!"

• Persuade you

• Inform you

• Entertain you

Choose the author's main purposes(s) in the passage below.

The evil monster loomed above Ella, Kai and Jerome. It was taller than the Empire State Building, and it had green, scaly skin. Sparks flew out of its ears as it raised its fist. Ella took a deep breath. "Are you ready?" she asked her friends.

• Persuade you to buy something

• Inform you

• Entertain you

Choose the author's main purpose(s) in the passage below.

Many people believe that the world’s largest desert is the Sahara. However, the world’s largest desert is actually Antarctica.

• Persuade you to buy or believe something

• Inform you about something or someone

• Entertain you by making the story funny, scary, or hilarious

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists

• to teach you how all artists become famous

• to convince you to attend an art program

• to explain how to paint a sunset

When an author writes to entertain, they:

• try to capture your attention with something funny or emotional

• try to get you to do or try something

• teach you facts about something

Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony.
The author most likely wrote this selection to -

• Describe what its like to live on the moon. 

• Entertain with a story about astronauts. 

• Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon. 

• Inform you about an exciting new technological advance. 

Available in blue, red, or white, this pure wool sweater features long sleeves, a row of six stone buttons, and a collar embroidered with tiny silver flowers.
The author most likely wrote this selection to -

• Persuade you to buy the sweater. 

• Inform you about the amazing features of the sweater. 

• Explain how to make a knit sweater. 

• Describe what the sweater looks like. 

What is the primary purpose of an author when they write to inform?

• To share opinions

• To provide factual information

• To entertain with stories

• To persuade the reader