Authors Purpose

Why is understanding the author's purpose important?

• It helps readers understand the text better.

• It makes reading more enjoyable.

• It allows readers to ignore the main ideas.

• It provides a summary of the text.

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 are examples of informative writing?

• Documentaries, non-fiction books, and news articles

• Fiction novels and poetry

• Short stories and plays

• Comic books and graphic novels

What is the author's purpose in a recipe?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To inform you how to make a dish.

• To persuade you to try a new restaurant.

• To describe the history of the dish.

What is the main goal of informative writing?

• To entertain the reader with stories.

• To provide facts and information.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

• To express personal opinions and feelings.

What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

• A story that makes you laugh or feel excited.

• A research paper presenting scientific findings.

• A biography detailing someone's life.

• A news article reporting current events.

What type of writing aims to convince the reader?

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

• Persuasive writing

• Expository writing

What is the difference between informative and entertaining writing?

• Informative writing provides facts; entertaining writing aims to amuse.

• Informative writing is always longer than entertaining writing.

• Entertaining writing is more factual than informative writing.

• Informative writing is meant for children, while entertaining writing is for adults.

What type of writing is meant to amuse or engage the reader?

• Entertaining writing.

• Technical writing.

• Expository writing.

• Persuasive writing.

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

• Entertaining writing.

• Technical writing.

• Academic writing.

• Journalistic writing.