Understanding Author's Purpose in Writing

What type of author writes a story about a person's life?

• Biographer

• Journalist

• Novelist

• Playwright

Who writes a story intended for theater performance?

• Poet

• Novelist

• Playwright

• Journalist

What kind of author primarily writes lines with special sounds like rhyme?

• Scriptwriter

• Journalist

• Novelist

• Poet

What type of author creates stories for television or movies?

• Biographer

• Scriptwriter

• Playwright

• Novelist

What is the primary purpose of a romance novel?

• To teach readers about love.

• To convince readers to fall in love.

• To interest or amuse readers.

• To provide factual information about relationships.

What is the main goal of a textbook?

• To entertain students with stories.

• To teach or give information.

• To persuade students to agree with a viewpoint.

• To amuse readers with humor.

What is the primary purpose of a political speech?

• To provide historical facts about politics.

• To entertain the audience with political jokes.

• To influence or convince the audience.

• To inform citizens about government procedures.

What is the author's purpose when writing a recipe for baking a delicious cake?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To criticize