Understanding Author's Purpose

What is the primary reason an author might write a book?

• To confuse the reader

• To express their feelings

• To fulfill a school assignment

• To achieve a specific purpose

Which type of book is written to provide factual information?

• Fantasy novels

• Biographies

• Comic books

• Poetry collections

Which book would likely have the purpose of informing?

• A guide on how to play chess

• A book about the history of the internet

• A collection of jokes

• A novel about a fictional world

What is the author's purpose when writing a recipe?

• To inform

• To convince

• To entertain

• To explain

What is the purpose of a book that explains how to build a birdhouse?

• To convince

• To explain

• To inform

• To entertain

Which of the following is an example of writing to entertain?

• A science textbook

• A fantasy story

• A newspaper article

• A user manual

Which type of writing is meant to be enjoyed for fun?

• Political essays

• Fantasy stories

• Instruction manuals

• Scientific journals

What is the goal of an author when they write to convince?

• To provide entertainment

• To share personal stories

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a process

What is the author's purpose in an advertisement?

• To convince

• To inform

• To entertain

• To explain

Which of the following is an example of writing to convince?

• A guide on how to cook pasta

• A novel about a detective

• A book about the benefits of recycling

• A biography of a famous artist