Exploring the Author's Purpose in Writing

Why is understanding the author's purpose important?

• To know if the information is trustworthy

• To improve reading speed

• To learn grammar rules

• To write a summary

What does PI in the PI(E) model stand for?

• Persuade, Inform

• Personal Interest

• Primary Information

• Persuade, Interest

What kind of writing is used to convince the reader of something?

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Expository

• Descriptive

Which type of writing is aimed at explaining or instructing?

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Entertaining

• Expository

Which of the following is an example of a text written to inform?

• A short story

• A novel

• A recipe

• A poem

What does the author's purpose of entertaining aim to do?

• Teach the reader something new

• Convince the reader of a viewpoint

• Evoke emotions or imagination

• Provide factual information

How can the title of a text help determine the author's purpose?

• By indicating the length of the text

• By suggesting a specific purpose

• By revealing the main characters

• By showing the genre

What indicates a text's purpose to persuade?

• Inclusion of opinions

• Detailed descriptions

• Use of sensory details

• Presentation of facts

Which feature might indicate a text is meant to inform?

• Vivid character descriptions

• Humorous anecdotes

• Factual data from reputable sources

• A call to action

What is the main purpose of a text that includes sensory details to make you feel something?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To argue