Author's Purpose

What is an author's purpose?

• The reason an author writes.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To provide a detailed analysis of a topic.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the text briefly.

• To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To rewrite the text in simpler terms.

What does it mean to describe something in writing?

• To tell about how something smells, looks, feels, sounds, and tastes.

• To provide a summary of the main ideas.

• To express personal opinions about a topic.

• To list facts without any details.

What is the purpose of writing to inform?

• To entertain the reader with stories and anecdotes.

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

• The author presents facts and important details to help you learn about a topic.

• To express the author's personal feelings and emotions.

What is a fact?

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• An opinion based on personal beliefs.

• A guess about future events.

• A statement that is always false.

What does it mean when an author writes to persuade?

• The author tries to entertain the reader with a story.

• The author tries to inform the reader about a topic.

• The author tries to get you to change your mind, agree, or asks you to do something.

• The author tries to confuse the reader with complex ideas.

What is the purpose of writing to entertain?

• To inform the reader about facts and data.

• To engage the reader through stories or imaginative content.

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action.

• To analyze and critique a subject matter.

What is a narrative?

• A story that tells about events, characters, and a plot.

• A type of poem that expresses emotions.

• A factual account of historical events.

• A brief summary of a book or article.

What is an opinion?

• A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

• A universally accepted fact that everyone agrees on.

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• A theory that has been scientifically validated.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

• A personal opinion about a text.

• A list of all the characters in a text.