Author's Purpose

What is the author's purpose in a booklet that advises against watching too much TV?

• To entertain the reader with funny stories about TV shows.

• To inform the reader about the history of television.

• To persuade the reader to limit their television watching for better health and productivity.

• To encourage the reader to watch more educational programs.

Define 'author's purpose'.

• The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.

• The main character's motivation in a story.

• The historical context in which a text was written.

• The literary devices used by the author to enhance the narrative.

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

• A news article reporting on current events.

• A novel about a fictional character.

• A poem expressing personal feelings.

• A short story with a moral lesson.

What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to persuade'?

• To inform means to provide facts and information, while to persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

• To inform means to convince someone, while to persuade means to provide information.

• To inform means to entertain, while to persuade means to inform.

• To inform means to express an opinion, while to persuade means to share facts.

What are the three main types of author's purpose?

• To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

• To analyze, to critique, and to summarize.

• To describe, to narrate, and to illustrate.

• To argue, to explain, and to compare.

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

• A novel or short story.

• A research paper.

• A news article.

• A textbook.

What is the main purpose of a story about a boy with magical powers?

• To entertain the reader with imaginative storytelling and engaging characters.

• To provide a historical account of magical powers in folklore.

• To teach moral lessons about responsibility and power.

• To analyze the psychological effects of magic on individuals.

What is the primary purpose of a math textbook?

• To inform the reader about mathematical concepts, theories, and problem-solving techniques.

• To provide entertainment through stories and anecdotes.

• To serve as a decorative item for a bookshelf.

• To summarize historical events related to mathematics.

What is the author's purpose in a girl's note to her mom about getting a pet pig?

• To inform her mother about the benefits of having a pet pig.

• To persuade her mother to allow her to have a pet pig.

• To express her love for animals.

• To complain about not having a pet.

How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

• By analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing, as well as the intended audience.

• By summarizing the text in your own words.

• By identifying the main characters and their motivations.

• By focusing solely on the length of the text.