Author's Purpose

What does it mean to inform?

• To provide information or facts about a topic.

• To entertain an audience with stories.

• To persuade someone to take action.

• To confuse someone with complex details.

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

• An advertisement is an example of a text that aims to persuade.

• A novel is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

• A textbook is an example of a text that aims to inform.

• A diary is an example of a text that aims to reflect personal thoughts.

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

• A news article is an example of a text that aims to inform.

• A novel is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

• A poem is an example of a text that aims to express emotions.

• A personal diary is an example of a text that aims to reflect on personal experiences.

What type of language is often used in persuasive writing?

• Technical language

• Emotional language

• Descriptive language

• Formal language

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

• A story or a joke

• A research paper

• A news article

• A textbook

What is a persuasive text?

• A type of writing that informs the reader about a topic.

• A piece of writing that tries to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

• A narrative that tells a story with characters and events.

• A form of writing that describes a process or procedure.

What is an informative text?

• A piece of writing that tells a story.

• A piece of writing that provides facts and information about a specific topic.

• A type of poetry that expresses emotions.

• A fictional narrative meant for entertainment.

What does it mean to persuade?

• To convince someone to believe or do something.

• To force someone to act against their will.

• To ignore someone's opinion completely.

• To confuse someone with complex arguments.

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

• By analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing.

• By focusing solely on the length of the text.

• By reading the text aloud to someone else.

• By summarizing the text in your own words.

What type of language is often used in informative writing?

• Emotional language

• Persuasive language

• Clear, factual language

• Colloquial language