Exploring the Author's Purpose in Animated Presentations

The video tutorial explains the three main purposes of writing: to persuade, inform, and entertain. It describes how authors use persuasion to influence readers' feelings or actions, provide information through facts and directions, and entertain by telling stories that evoke emotions. Examples include textbooks for information and stories like 'The Three Little Pigs' for entertainment.

What is the primary reason an author writes a text?

• To criticize other works

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade, inform, or entertain

• To express personal feelings

What type of writing aims to change the reader's actions or beliefs?

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Expository

Which book is mentioned as an example of persuasive writing?

• A History of Art

• The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

• A Math Textbook

• A Science Guide

What is the purpose of informational writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide facts and information

• To narrate a story

• To persuade the reader

Which emotion is NOT mentioned as a target for entertaining writing?

• Happiness

• Excitement

• Fear

• Curiosity