Authors Purpose

What is an example of a text that informs?

• A news article.

• A fictional novel.

• A poem about nature.

• A personal diary.

What is an example of persuasive writing?

• A scientific report explaining research findings.

• An advertisement trying to sell a product.

• A novel describing a fictional story.

• A news article reporting current events.

What are examples of informative writing?

• Documentaries, non-fiction books, and news articles

• Fiction novels, poetry, and short stories

• Comics, graphic novels, and fantasy books

• Romantic novels, thrillers, and horror stories

What type of writing includes fiction books, fantasy, and comic books?

• Entertaining writing.

• Technical writing.

• Academic writing.

• Journalistic writing.

What is the main goal of informative writing?

• To entertain the reader with stories.

• To provide facts and information.

• To persuade the audience to take action.

• To express personal opinions and feelings.

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• To get you to do or try something.

• To describe a place or event.

What is the author's purpose?

• The reason an author writes.

• A summary of the text.

• The main character's motivation.

• The setting of the story.

What does it mean when an author's purpose is to inform?

• The author is trying to entertain you with a story.

• The author is trying to persuade you to take action.

• The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

• The author is trying to express their personal feelings.

What type of writing aims to convince the reader?

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

• Persuasive writing

• Expository writing

What is the purpose of a biography?

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories.

• To inform about a person's life.

• To provide a summary of historical events.

• To analyze literary works.