Narrative Elements & Author's Purpose/Message

the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops

• plot

• setting

• characters

• climaz

Which of these is NOT an example of an author's purpose for writing?

• to write

• to persuade

• to entertain

• to inform

When an author is trying to convince the reader of a certain point of view, their purpose is to

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• enlighten

When an author is trying to teach or give information to the reader, their purpose is to

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• enlighten

When an author is trying to hold the interest of the reader through enjoyment, their purpose is to

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• enlighten

If an author includes lots of dates, names, and facts, their purpose is likely

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

If an author includes words like "should," "reason," and "because" purpose is likely

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

If an author includes lots of figurative language and narrative elements, the author's purpose is likely

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

The answer to the questions, "What’s the big idea that the author wants us to get from the text? What are they trying to tell us, teach us, or convince us?" reveals the

• author's purpose

• author's message

• author's age

• author's favorite animal

What does "controlling idea" mean?

• the subject of the story or article

• the author's purpose

• the author's purpose and message of a text

• the most interesting part of the story